National security reviews of investments in the US and in Canada are expanding beyond traditional issues, investors and industries to include personal data and privacy, financial sector regulation, and an evolving understanding of critical infrastructure. In addition, national security concerns continue to intersect with international agreements and alliances and other domestic business regulations. This panel will explore how the expanding scope and scale of potential national security concerns may impact foreign investment strategies and reviews and suggest best practices for advising clients on these risks.
Moderator: Kaeleigh Kuzma, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (Toronto, ON)
Speakers:
- Kevin Ackhurst, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP (Toronto, ON)
- Milos Barutciski, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Toronto, ON)
- Phil Harwood, Longview Communications and Public Affairs (Toronto, ON)
- Mario Mancuso, Kirkland & Ellis LLP (Washington, DC)
