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Trade law, sanctions and export controls in a new era of global geopolitics

In 2021, “maintaining the status quo” was the defining feature of the Canadian trade landscape.

Proposed amendments to Canada’s national security regime establish mandatory pre-closing review process for sensitive investments and expand enforcement powers

Emphasizing the importance of foreign investment to Canada’s economy, Bill C-34 proposes to establish mandatory pre-closing review process for...

Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry launches public consultations for comprehensive Competition Act review

Last week, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, formally announced the launch of a comprehensive...

New restrictions and divestiture orders send clear warning to foreign SOE investment in Canada’s critical minerals sector

Less than a week after issuing its new policy on foreign state-owned enterprise investment in Canada’s critical minerals sector, the federal...

Canada bans Russian gold imports and export of various manufacturing services, and designates ‘disinformation agents’

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters the half-year mark, Canada announces further sanctions prohibiting the import of certain gold products from...

Investment Canada Act voluntary national security notification process for non-controlling investments to take effect August 2, 2022

Osler lawyers provide a synopsis of a new voluntary notification option within the national security review regime of the Investment Canada Act.

First round of amendments to the Competition Act now in effect

Amendments to Canada’s Competition Act received Royal Assent on June 23, including increased penalties for anti-competitive conduct, among other...

Canada bans the export of certain services to Russia

Canada announces the prohibition of certain services to Russia, targeting the operation of its oil, gas and chemical industries, which together make...

First round of proposed amendments to the Competition Act revealed

Proposed amendments to Canada’s Competition Act would introduce significantly higher penalties for anti-competitive conduct and criminalize...

Canada expands sanctions against Russia with ‘Restricted Goods and Technologies List’

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine persists, Canada has created the “Restricted Goods and Technologies List” and implemented regulations...