86: Foreign Investment Law (Dany Assaf)

Published: Oct. 11, 2023, 11 a.m.

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This week, we learn what\'s new in foreign investment law, featuring lawyer and best-selling author, Dany Assaf.

Topics: critical mineral investments; the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act; and voluntary notifications. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario\'s CPD requirements.

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\\u26ab How is the federal government changing its approach regarding acquisitions of control of Canadian mineral businesses? (10:00)
\\u26ab How could a new bill strike a balance between welcoming investment and safeguarding national security interests? (19:02)
\\u26ab Why would foreign investors voluntarily notify the government about investments that could raise national security concerns? (28:16)
\\u26ab Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:42)
\\U0001f535 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada\'s citizens? (37:22)
\\U0001f535 What aspects should foreign investors consider when they are looking to navigate the cultural and regulatory nuances when conducting business in Canada? (42:21)
\\U0001f535 Are there any specific strategies that you have found useful for foreign investors trying to affect policy change with the government? (43:48)
\\U0001f535 Tell us about the role of ESG considerations in the evaluation of foreign investment proposals in Canada? (46:59)
\\U0001f535 How important is it for foreign investment lawyers to have political acuity in their day-to-day work? (48:42)

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