Impacts of Emerging Regulations: Part 4- the Current State of Responsible Minerals
Reliable supplies of critical raw materials are essential for the green transition and to ensure the competitiveness of key national industries. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and the European Union’s Critical...more
Despite challenging capital markets for mining companies, the PDAC conference saw relative enthusiasm and optimism amongst its attendees. One area of particular focus for governments remains efforts to encourage investment in...more
Hosted by The Canadian Institute, the 22nd Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium returns with curated programming that makes this a must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern...more
In this annual review of Canadian foreign investment law, we discuss developments over the past year, including proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) and new government policies on the treatment of specific...more
In recent months, the critical minerals sector has been at the top of government legislative and regulatory agendas and has been subject to substantial media attention. "Critical minerals" is a generic term that refers to a...more
There have been significant recent developments related to the treatment of foreign investments in the critical minerals sector, particularly by foreign state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and foreign-influenced private investors....more
A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more
Pursuant to Executive Order 14017, issued by President Biden on 24 February 2021, a federal government task force examined the vulnerabilities in America’s supply chains for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging,...more
President Biden signed an Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains, E.O. 14017, which initiates a 10-day period to review the strength of United States supply chains for four specific sectors. The purpose of the Executive...more
President Biden issued an “Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains” (the “EO”) on February 24, 2021, ordering 100-day and 1-year reviews of certain critical supply chains. The initial 100-day review aims to assess risks...more
On September 30, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) with respect to U.S. reliance on foreign sources of 35...more
Who makes the best chocolate in the world, the Swiss or the Belgians? Either way, neither of these countries owns vast tracts of cocoa plantations. They import the raw materials to make the chocolate. Yet we would all agree...more