Canada: Inward/ Foreign Investment

Todd Burke of Gowling WLG's International Board sits down with British High Commissioner Rob Tinline to explore the evolving Canada-UK partnership and the commercial opportunities emerging across priority sectors like quantum computing, naval shipbuilding, and nuclear energy. Their discussion examines how these two nations are working together to advance trade, embrace innovation, and reduce barriers to cross-border collaboration in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

The Province of Manitoba has launched the Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance to attract defence and security investment opportunities as Canada commits $81.8 billion to military spending. This new initiative brings together government, industry, post-secondary institutions and the Canadian Armed Forces to position Manitoba businesses competitively in the expanding defence procurement landscape.

Canada is positioning itself as a premier destination for institutional investment through legislative reforms, accelerated regulatory approvals, and a new sovereign wealth fund. With ambitious plans to catalyze $1 trillion in investment over five years, the question remains whether Canada can execute major projects with the certainty and speed required to deliver returns that global investors demand.

Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, discusses why international investors are showing unprecedented interest in Canada as an investment destination. He explores the factors driving this momentum...

Seven Canadian provinces and territories have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to position Western and Northern Canada as a global leader in responsibly sourced critical minerals. The initiative aims to accelerate mining project development, strengthen supply chains, and create new value-chain opportunities in a region that has already generated over CA$80 billion in critical mineral shipments. Will coordinated regulatory approaches, infrastructure investments, and Indigenous partnerships transform the reg

Honor Device Co., a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, faces scrutiny as it seeks to enter the Canadian market. The company's ties to Huawei and potential national security concerns raise questions about whether Canadian regulators will approve its market entry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Canadian competition law and foreign investment reviews enforcement continues to evolve as regulators balance stronger enforcement powers with broader economic priorities, including productivity, investment attraction and reducing regulatory burdens. Businesses should expect continued scrutiny across mergers, commercial conduct, marketing practices and litigation exposure.

Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.

Canadian companies operating in sensitive technology sectors now face heightened national security scrutiny when raising capital under Bill C-34's National Security Review regime. This expanded government oversight extends beyond traditional acquisitions to include early-stage financings and minority investments, fundamentally changing how foreign capital flows into defence, aerospace, AI, and other dual-use technology sectors. Founders and foreign investors must now treat national security clearance as a c