Competition and Foreign Investment
Our Competition and Foreign Investment Group represents clients in some of the highest-profile merger reviews and contentious matters under the Competition Act.
Our lawyers work together and seamlessly with other practice areas to provide cutting-edge advice in all areas of Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including:
- Negotiating regulatory terms of M&A agreements
- Notifying mergers to, and obtaining approvals from, the Canadian Competition Bureau
- Notifying foreign investments to, and obtaining approvals from, the Canadian government under the Investment Canada Act
- Responding to investigations by the Canadian Competition Bureau, including misleading advertising, abuse of dominance and cartel matters
- Representing clients in private competition law litigation
- Counselling clients regarding compliance matters
Our lawyers have deep experience in a broad set of industries, including leading involvement in challenging telecommunications, intellectual property, industrial, and marketing and consumer protection matters.
Expertise
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Advertising and Marketing
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Competition Bureau investigations
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Competition Law Litigation
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Compliance Programs and Audits
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Foreign Investment and National Security Reviews
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Merger Review
Key Contacts
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Andrew Brodkin
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David Rosner
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Michael Koch
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Julie Rosenthal
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Monique McAlister
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Featured Work
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Cannabis
Organigram enters agreement to acquire Aurora Cannabis Inc.
Goodmans LLP is acting for Organigram Global Inc. in connection with an arrangement agreement pursuant to which Organigram agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Aurora… -
Communications and Media
Sangoma Technologies to be acquired by BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
Goodmans LLP is acting for Sangoma Technologies Corporation in connection with a definitive arrangement agreement pursuant to which an affiliate of BRC Group Holdings will acquire all of the issued… -
Restructuring
First Brand Group’s bankruptcy proceedings
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to First Brands Group, LLC and certain of its subsidiaries (the “FBG Group”) in connection with their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Onex Partners and co-investors acquire AirSprint
Goodmans LLP acted as M&A legal counsel to Onex Partners in connection with the acquisition of AirSprint Inc. by Onex and its co-investors… -
REITs
Minto Apartment REIT completes going-private transaction with Crestpoint and Minto Group
Goodmans LLP acted for Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) in connection with its going-private transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Jamieson Wellness to be acquired by Kirin Holdings in a deal valued at approximately C$2.5 billion
Goodmans LLP is acting for Jamieson Wellness Inc. in connection with its definitive arrangement agreement with Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, pursuant to which Kirin has agreed to acquire all of the…
Insights
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Regulatory Updates – Impacts of Global Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
Recent tariff measures affecting pharmaceutical products and ingredients have introduced new compliance and cost considerations for manufacturers, distributors, and importers operating in Canada and… -
Mining
Ontario Proposes Limits on Critical Mineral and Essential Infrastructure Investments by Non-Canadians
In a political environment charged with concerns about foreign control over critical minerals and essential infrastructure, the Ontario government has introduced new legislation to safeguard those… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
Just Watch Me, Canadian Competition Law Review 2025
Kate McNeece co-authored the article "Just Watch Me: Procedural Fairness Under the Investment Canada Act's National Security Regime" for Canadian Competition Law Review 2025. This article investigates… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
The Investment Canada Act in Rapidly Changing Times
The decision of the U.S. government to at least temporarily impose 25% tariffs on most Canadian exports raises novel questions about the treatment of U.S. investments into Canada. This update… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
Competition Bureau Continues Enforcement Against Restrictive Covenants in Grocery Leases
The Competition Bureau announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement with Empire Company (the parent company of Sobeys, IGA and others grocery chains) to remove a ‘property control’ that… -
Capital Markets
Canada Initiates Consultations and Proposes New Measures to Strengthen Anti-Modern Slavery Efforts
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to combat…
Awards & Recognition
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Chambers Canada Recognized, Competition/Antitrust 2027
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Advertising and Marketing Law 2027
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Competition / Antitrust Law 2027
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The Legal 500 Tier 3, Competition & Antitrust 2026
News & Events
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Banking and Finance
Goodmans Recognized in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2027
Goodmans is pleased to be featured in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2027, recognizing us as one of Canada’s most exceptional law firms across 41 industries and practices.We are also honoured to be… -
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Kate McNeece & David Rosner at the CBA Fall Competition Law Conference 2026
Join Goodmans lawyers Kate McNeece & David Rosner at the CBA Fall Competition Law Conference taking place October 15-16, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario.Kate McNeece is Co-Chair of the conference… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Honoured with Top-Tier Recognition from Chambers
We are proud to announce Goodmans has received top-tier recognition from Chambers in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide. Recognition from Chambers is based on independent research and direct client…