CBA Annual Town Hall with FIRES and CSIR
Presented by the CBA Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section
June, 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM–1:30 PM ET
Hybrid In-Person or Online
Offices of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, 155 Wellington St. W, 40th Floor, Toronto ON M5V 3L3
Join the Foreign Investment Review Committee of the CBA Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section for the Annual Town Hall with representatives from the Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch and Cultural Sector Investment Review.
Our speakers will discuss recent activities and events relating to foreign investment in cultural and other sectors. FIRC members are invited to ask questions and speak to their experience in advising clients and navigating the processes under the Investment Canada Act.
In-person and virtual attendance options available. Lunch will be served for in-person attendees.
Speakers
Matt Dooley, Senior Advisor, Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch, ISED
Rob McCarty, Senior Project Leader, Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch, ISED
Terence Stechysin, Deputy Director of Investments, Cultural Investments and Director, Copyright Policy and Investment Review, Canadian Heritage
Bryan Cowell, Manager, Cultural Sector Investment Review, Canadian Heritage
