Canada


Silver Bull announces filing of request for arbitration with International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
The arbitration arises from Mexico’s expropriation and other treatment of Silver Bull and its investments resulting from the illegal blockade of Silver Bull’s Sierra Mojada project.
Lula says Mercosur eyeing fresh trade deals, increased regional commerce
Brazilian President wants the Mercosur trade bloc to advance in talks for deals with Canada, South Korea and Singapore, while aiming to increase commerce with other countries in Latin America and Asia.
Canada’s options for intervening in the Keystone XL CUSMA lawsuit
This briefing paper explores what that prioritization might look like, and proposes a number of concrete paths forward for the Canadian government.
Canada’s Enerflex calls for international arbitration after Mexican court awards ex-employee more than $120-million
Enerflex argued the ruling defied regional trade agreements between Mexico, the United States and Canada, also calling the court’s decision “indirect expropriation” and denouncing arbitrary treatment by the Mexican state.
Internal docs suggest Trudeau wants China blocked from Pacific Rim trade deal
While the Liberals insist a Pacific Rim trade bloc should welcome any country that meets its standards, an internal document suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants China kept out of the deal.
New mining laws in Mexico could give rise to challenges under international investor treaties
Direct remedies may be available to Canadian miners under the CPTPP in relation to the changes to Mexico’s mining laws.
Canada backs Ukraine's application to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Canada backs Ukraine's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng said.
Gabriel Resources raises funds for court trial against Romania
Canadian company Gabriel Resources, the majority shareholder of the developer of the blocked gold mining project in the Apuseni Mountains, seeks to raise up to USD 4.75 mln from investors with a private placement.
Catch-22: Canada’s attempts to phase out fossil fuel might result in it paying the polluters
US$20 billion: That’s how much American investors think Canadian taxpayers should fork over to compensate them for their failed bid to develop a liquefied natural gas facility in Québec.
The US has a strong case against Canada’s Online Streaming Act
The new legislation requires that streaming services like Netflix, Spotify and Disney+ invest in, and show, more Canadian content.