In brief 2024 brought many changes and developments to foreign investment law in Canada. The Canadian government introduced various reforms to foreign investment policy through amendments to the Investment Canada Act (the “Act”), reframing risk in certain sensitive industries which Canada views as important for safeguarding its national security and economic interests. Geopolitical and trade tensions have also increased Canada’s use of national security reviews over foreign investments from Chinese investors, particularly in Canadian critical mineral assets…
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- Canada: Investment Canada Act Financial Thresholds for Review Confirmed for 2025
- UK Foreign Investment Review – Government publishes annual report on operation of National Security and Investment Act for 2023/2024
- FDI and FSR enforcement trends in Europe: July and August 2024 – Hard times for Chinese investments in Europe
- Canada announces consultations on economic security measures
- Dutch Government Proposes New Investment Screening Regime for Defense Sector
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- UK Government issues updated guidance on the use of its powers under the NSI Act
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In brief The Government of Canada has published the 2025 financial thresholds for pre-closing, “net benefit” review and…
On 10 September 2024, the UK Cabinet Office published its Annual Report (see here) on the operation of…
The summer period was marked by a particular focus and scrutiny by authorities on transactions involving investors from…
In brief The government of Canada recently announced a significant 45-day consultation on economic security, which remains open…
On 1 July 2024, the Dutch government published a legislative proposal specifically aimed at ensuring national security in…
On July 8, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Investment Security announced a proposed rule that would expand the…