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.

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