Media Advisory - Jack Mintz on why Canadian investment rules give foreign governments a leg up
CALGARY, Feb. 4, 2013 /CNW/ - In the wake of the Nexen-CNOOC deal, a lot of attention has been paid to the concept of "net-benefit." But a major policy weakness has been overlooked, one that is giving foreign sovereign wealth funds a distinct advantage over Canadian investors.
At a media conference on Tuesday, Jack Mintz will release the findings of a groundbreaking report that recommends changes to ensure that Canadian business and investors have at least a level playing field in major takeover attempts by government-held foreign entities.
What: | Report release and media conference |
When: | Tuesday, February 5, 2013 11:30 a.m. Mountain |
Where: | The School of Public Policy University of Calgary Downtown Campus 906 8th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB |
SOURCE: The School of Public Policy - University of Calgary
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