12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

How valuable are government and public relations advisors as sources of intel, advice, and assistance with stakeholder outreach when navigating national security and net benefit reviews under the Investment Canada Act? Are actions taken by government relations advisors ever potentially distracting or counterproductive to the review process? What practical strategies should be followed to ensure that government relations support is used most effectively? How might recent ICA amendments and changing openness to Chinese investment impact government relations going forward? Join our expert panel for a fascinating discussion of these complex strategic considerations.

Speakers:

Bridget Howe, Crestview Strategy

Phil Harwood, FGS Longview

Simon Kennedy, Teneo

Moderator:

David Dueck, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP