Understand how Canada regulates foreign business entry and what it means for investors and markets. This book explains the rules, the agencies involved, and the potential outcomes for the economy.
Canada’s foreign investment regime is explored through the lens of policy design and real‑world impact. The work outlines how screening, approval processes, and regulatory goals shape what foreign firms can do in Canada, while noting the political and constitutional factors that influence these decisions. It also considers how these controls interact with other laws, such as competition policy, and what that means for future investment.
- How the Foreign Investment Review Agency screens proposals and assesses “significant benefit to Canada”
- The structure and scope of Canada’s regulatory system and its relation to federal and provincial powers
- How regulations may affect foreign firms and multinational corporations operating in Canada
- The potential for reforms and their possible effects on investment and competition
Ideal for readers of economic policy, Canadian business history, and students of international investment.