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Canada (Ontario): "Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025" receives Royal Assent

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05 Jun 2025

In June 2025, Bill 5 ("Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025"), introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in April 2025, received Royal Assent. One of the regulation's stated objectives is to restrict foreign access to the provincial critical minerals and energy sectors. 

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Announced: 05 Jun 2025
FDI: Entry and ownership rule
On 17 April 2025, the government of the Canadian province of Ontario introduced the "Protect Ontario Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025". If adopted, the Act will amend the "Rebuilding Ontario Place Act...
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On 5 June 2025, Bill 5 ("Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025"), introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in April 2025, received Royal Assent. One of the regulation's stated o...
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