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5 Key Takeaways From the CFIUS 2023 Annual Report

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The report shows a decline in filings, new mitigation measures and conditions, and continued emphasis on monitoring and enforcement. On July 23, 2024, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...more

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Canada's M&A Landscape Q2 2024: Special Edition on Québec

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In this special edition of Bennett Jones' quarterly M&A update, we look at deal activity and the investment climate in Canada with a focus on the Québec market. The second quarter of 2024 and the year so far has been one of...more

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new...more

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Le Canada publie deux nouvelles politiques sur l’investissement étranger dans le secteur des médias numériques interactifs

Le 1er mars 2024, le gouvernement fédéral canadien a publié deux politiques qui auront des répercussions sur les investissements étrangers dans les secteurs canadiens des jeux vidéo, de la réalité virtuelle et des médias...more

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This Is Not a Simulation: Canada Releases New Policies for Foreign Investments in Interactive Digital Media

On March 1, 2024, the Canadian government issued two policies that will be consequential for foreign investment in the Canadian gaming, virtual reality and digital media sectors, indicating that such investments will be...more

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Increased Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds Announced for 2024

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The Canadian government has increased the monetary thresholds to determine whether a net benefit review of a foreign investment in Canada is required under the Investment Canada Act for 2024. All acquisitions of control of...more

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Establishing a Business Entity in Canada (Updated)

INTRODUCTION - Bilingual and Bi-Juridical - Canada is a bilingual, bi-juridical, and multi-cultural country, composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories. English and French are federally mandated official languages...more

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What to Expect in Beauty Industry M&A

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Deal-makers in Canada remain cautiously optimistic about M&A activity. The beauty industry presents an abundance of prospects for sophisticated Canadian investors and acquirers to pursue quality cross-border and international...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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Canadian Foreign Investment Law in 2023: National Security Is (Still) Paramount

In this annual review of Canadian foreign investment law, we discuss developments over the past year, including proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) and new government policies on the treatment of specific...more

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Establishing A Business Entity In Canada (Updated)

Bilingual and Bi-Juridical - Canada is a bilingual, bi-juridical, and multicultural country, composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories. English and French are federally mandated official languages pursuant to the...more

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NAFTA’s Sunset Period Will End in June 2023 and Claims Must Be Notified Earlier, in Some Cases by Year-End 2022 – NAFTA Investors...

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State conduct may adversely affect foreign investors and their investments.  Investors protected under international investment treaties may bring arbitration proceedings against States in those cases, seeking financial...more

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Six Takeaways From the CFIUS 2021 Annual Report

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The report reflects CFIUS’ work during the first full year since the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act implementing regulations took effect. On August 2, 2022, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the...more

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Geopolitics and Geoeconomics: Trade and Investment Disruptions and Implications

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International trade and investment is a crucial channel through which economies and individual businesses specialize, innovate, become more productive, and grow incomes, output and employment while also containing input costs...more

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Government of Canada Issues Policy Statement Impacting Russian Foreign Investment in Canada

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On March 8, 2022, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry issued a policy statement advising non-Canadian investors and Canadian businesses to review their investment plans...more

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Private Equity - Recent Developments Of Importance

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The first nine months of 2021 set records for global M&A activity and kept private equity firms especially busy. An abundance of dry powder and low interest rates have encouraged private equity investors to make up for lost...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Canada (Updated)

Bilingual and Bi-Juridical - Canada is a bilingual, bi-juridical, and multicultural country, composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories. English and French are federally mandated official languages pursuant to the...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Canada

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Since COVID-19, deals involving foreign state-owned enterprises or enterprises related to public health or the supply of critical goods and services are increasingly subject to review- The Investment Review Division (IRD),...more

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Merger Control 2022

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1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation - 1.1. Who is/are the relevant merger authority(ies)? The Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) is an independent, federal law enforcement agency responsible for the administration...more

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Canadian outbound dealmaking rebounds

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Canadian dealmakers are betting on large overseas purchases as market confidence returns - Canadian dealmakers have become a major presence beyond their borders, conducting a total of 361 outbound deals worth a total of...more

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2021 Venture Capital Guide - Canada

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture...more

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Establishing A Business Entity In Canada (Updated)

Bilingual and Bi-Juridical - Canada is a bilingual, bi-juridical and multi-cultural country, composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories. English and French are federally mandated official languages pursuant to the...more

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Investors Need To Protect Foreign Investments in Times of Changing Treaty Protections

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All around the world, new investment treaties are redefining the protections that are available to foreign investors and their investments. Under the current system, thousands of bilateral investment treaties or trade...more

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Canadian Mergers and Acquisitions: FAQs and 2019 Trends

The Blakes Canadian Mergers and Acquisitions: FAQs and 2019 Trends answers frequently asked questions regarding the regulation of public M&A in Canada and provides an outlook for what 2019 may hold based on significant...more

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The CPTPP and Brexit: Implications for Foreign Investment into Canada

On December 30, 2018, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force in Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore. The CPTPP will significantly reduce...more

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