Todd Hirsch: Canada – Stuck in that Globally Awkward Stage
First appeared in the Globe and Mail on February 14, 2014. For the original article, click HERE By Todd Hirsch Special to The Globe and Mail We all know the guy. You see him at the wedding reception or summer barbeques – maybe he’s your cousin’s husband or the guy...
Mark Bolger: China’s Freeing Trade?
The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) announced October 1, 2013 could be seen as China taking steps slowly and cautiously towards a more open, free trade market economy. Enthusiasts were looking to the CFTZ as a pilot of new reforms that would see full...
Mike Laffin: Impact of China-Canada FIPA on Chinese M&A in Canada Oil and Gas Sector
First published on Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP website January 2014 By Mike Laffin, Greg Kanargelidis and Paul Blyschak INTRODUCTION Much has been written about the significance of the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (China-Canada FIPA)...
Mark Bolger: Look to China as the King of E-Commerce
If the flash of Cyber Monday promotions has you wondering if your business needs a larger e-commerce strategy beyond North America, you may wish to start looking to China. Based on this year’s sales coming out of China’s November 11 Singles Day, China has been...