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Industry Canada's Foreign Investment Research
The first chapter of this document looks briefly at some of the factors underlying recent patterns of foreign investment. The next chapter of the paper discusses Industry Canada (IC) research that pertains to the role of foreign direct investment and the factors underlying recent investment trends. Chapter 3 considers the policy implications of the IC research in the context of Canada's role as both a significant host and an important source of foreign investment. In addition to examining the need for government intervention in foreign investment markets, this section considers the implications of the studies' findings for general government policy. Chapter 4 looks at foreign investment policy in an international context. The IC studies that examine foreign investment barriers and that have something to say about how to improve the international environment for foreign investment are discussed in this section. The paper's conclusions are presented in chapter 5.
Sovereign Wealth Funds, Local Content Policies and CSR
This book explores three particular strategies in the extractives sector for creating shared wealth, increased labour opportunities and positive social, environmental and economic outcomes from corporate projects, namely: state wealth funds (SWF), local content policies (LCP) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. Collectively, the chapters explore the associated experiences and challenges in different parts of the world with the view to inform equitable and sustainable development for the communities living adjacent to extractives sites and the wider society and environment. Examples of LCPs, SWFs and CSR practices from 12 jurisdictions with diverse experiences offer usefull insights. The book illuminates challenges and opportunities for sustainable development outcomes of the extractives sector. It reflects the need to take on board the lessons of these global experiences in order to improve outcomes for poverty reduction, inequality reduction and sustainable development.
Canadian Industry in Transition
"The papers in this volume discuss various aspects of the evolution of Canadian industrial structure in recent years. Industrial structure is defined here in the broad sense - encompassing the composition of national output, the organization of production at the market, firm and plant level, and the pattern of trade."--
Making a Difference
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Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Trade
This study focuses on regulatory and standard-related barriers to trade, examining the European approach to reducing such barriers with a view to inform and perhaps improve Canadian initiatives. The study first reviews the program and institutions adopted by the European Union to remove regulatory barriers to trade, as well as basic principles related to trade barrier reduction. Harmonization of national regulations and standards, enforcement and dispute resolution procedures, and the effectiveness of European Commission policies to reduce regulatory barriers are discussed. The study then analyzes the relevance of European approaches to Canadian attempts to promote freer movement of products and services within Canada. Finally, actions are recommended to strengthen the trade liberalization process in Canada.
Canada at the Crossroads
This report discusses Canada's position in international competition, and the determinants of a national competitive advantage. It includes studies in the Canadian competitive advantage for the Canadian newsprint industry, the central office switch industry, the Canadian whisky industry, and the geophysical contracting industry. It also analyzes the sources of the Canadian competitive advantage.
The Information Highway
This report discusses emerging global electronic networks, their uses, and their impacts on society. It considers the new technology and its dramatic influence on culture, business, employment, and exports, describing the major and fundamental changes the new technology will affect in Canada in the next three years. Lists of electronic networks and services, multimedia associations, market researchers, and companies are included.
