COMPETITION LAW AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT ENFORCEMENT IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Presented by the CBA Competition Law Section
COST FOR THE FULL ONLINE SYMPOSIUM
CBA members: $249
CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years): $159
CBA Student members: $59
Non-members: $499
Plus applicable taxes
Register for individual sessions or purchase the full program for the best rates. All sessions will be presented in English. Registrants will receive an on-demand recording following each webcast.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The crisis caused by the pandemic raises unprecedented challenges for competition and foreign investment law and policy in Canada and abroad. Most notably, pre-existing trends in digital enforcement have accelerated, and foreign investments in Canada and abroad are being subjected to enhanced scrutiny. The Competition Bureau also provided new guidance on competitor collaborations to ensure adequate supply of critical products and services, and consideration of failing firms in a distressed M&A context. Macroeconomic and geo-political trends will continue to reshape the enforcement approach in Canada, with important practical implications for companies doing business in Canada.
Has the Competition Bureau applied the right balance in responding to the crisis? What will be the long-lasting impact of measures adopted thus far at the global level? And as we enter the next phase of the “new normal”, are additional policy or legislative changes required or desirable?
Join leading experts and practitioners from across Canada, the U.S. and Europe to discuss emerging issues in the current economic environment, as well as key recent developments.
Recently added speakers include Thomas Janssens, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (Belgium), Lisa Phelan, Morrison & Foerster LLP (USA), Sérgio Costa Ravagnani, Commissioner of CADE (Brazil) and John Knubley, Longview Communications & Public Affairs (Canada). Select the sessions below for more details!
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DAY 1 – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
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10:30 am – 10:45 am Welcome and Introduction
Navin Joneja, CBA Competition Law Section Chair
Dominic Thérien, Online Symposium Chair
10:45 am – 12:00 pm What Role Should Competition and Foreign Investment Policies Play in the Context of the Economic Recovery from the Pandemic? (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
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12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Break
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Expediting Litigation: The Need for Speed in Challenging Times (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Break
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm New Frontiers of the Intersection between Privacy Laws, Antitrust and Misleading Advertising Enforcement (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
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3:45 pm – 3:55 pm Closing Remarks and Reminders
Dominic Thérien, Online Symposium Chair
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Virtual Cocktail Event for Online Symposium Participants hosted by the Young Lawyers Committee
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This interactive virtual event aims at connecting young lawyers and presenting upcoming activities of the Young Lawyers Committee. Participants will be invited to network via Zoom Meeting – including breakout rooms – and to participate to a trivia game while enjoying their own refreshments from the comfort of their home or office.
DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
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10:30 am – 11:45 am Failing Firm and Efficiencies Analysis in Distressed M&A Review (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
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11:45 am – 12:30 pm Break
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm The Impact of COVID-19 on the Pharma Industry and Recent Developments Involving Biosimilars and Generics (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
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1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Break
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Keynote Address: Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition (0.75 hours - Substantive Content)
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Presentation of the James H. Bocking Memorial Award and the Bill Miller Memorial Award
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Break
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm National Security Reviews of Foreign Investments: Where Do We Stand and Where Are We Going? (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
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DAY 3 – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
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9:00 am – 10:15 am Virtual Breakfast Event for Online Symposium Participants hosted by the Canadian Women in Competition Law
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Building Resilience: Breakfast Discussion with Janet Fanaki
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is the importance of being resilient and adaptable to change. But how can we build resilience particularly during tough times? Join us for an interesting and engaging breakfast discussion with Janet Fanaki, the founder of resilientpeople.ca.
10:30 am – 11:45 am International Enforcers Update (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Break
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm How Will Sustainability Requirements and Trends Reshape Competition Law? (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Break
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm The Proper Boundaries of Criminal Enforcement and the Rise of Domestic Cartel Enforcement (1.25 hours - Substantive Content)
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Closing Remarks
Navin Joneja, CBA Competition Law Section Chair
Dominic Thérien, Online Symposium Chair
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm CBA/Bureau Bill Miller Virtual Cocktail Event and Silent Auction for Online Symposium Participants
While in normal times we would be meeting on the links for the annual Bill Miller Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, we are happy to announce a virtual opportunity to gather with members of the Competition Bureau and Bar. Take this opportunity to get to know your colleagues at the Competition Bureau and participate in a silent auction all in memory of our late dear friend, Bill Miller, with proceeds supporting the Bureau’s annual charity campaign.
