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How Canada Got It Right: Prime Minister Harper Speaks To New York Business Leaders About Canada And The Global Recession
The following speech was delivered by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on September 17, 2009 in New York City to members of the Canadian-American Business Council and Canadian Association in New York.
October 2009 [P. 43]
A Comparison Of Competition Laws In The U.S. And Canada
The Editor interviews Russ Wofford , Partner at King & Spalding LLP and Jeffrey Brown , Partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP.
October 2009 [P. 44]
The Canadian Tax Advantage: Seven Things You Need To Know!
Thomas W. Copeland and Claude E. Jodoin
Fasken Martineau

October 2009 [P. 46]
U.S-Canada Trade Relations 2009 - A "Buy America" Bump In An Otherwise Smooth And Steady Road
Ned H. Marshak
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP

October 2009 [P. 47]
The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association
Derek Patterson, President
CCCA

October 2009 [P. 49]
Science And Technology: Central To Canada's Success
The Editor interviews Dr. Arthur J. Carty , former National Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada and currently Executive Director of the University of Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology.
October 2008 [P. 55]
The Challenges Of A Thickening U.S. - Canada Border
Jesse Goldman and Milos Barutciski
Bennett Jones LLP

October 2008 [P. 56]
American And Canadian Antitrust/Competition Law: Convergence?
The Editor interviews Russell Wofford , Partner, King & Spalding LLP, and D. Jeffrey Brown , Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP.
October 2008 [P. 58]
Infrastructure And Project Finance: Canada Builds Out Its Future
The Editor interviews Charles R. Spector , Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.
October 2008 [P. 59]
American Trade Relations With Canada: Strong, Steady And Non-Controversial, But . . .
Ned H. Marshak
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP

October 2008 [P. 60]
The Canadian Economy: Well Positioned To Meet All Of The Global Challenges
Editor's note: Set forth below is a summary of remarks made by the Hon. James M. Flaherty , Canada's Minister of Finance, at a luncheon hosted by the Canadian Association of New York on April 23 of this year. Mr. Flaherty was educated at Princeton and Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and practiced law for 20 years prior to entering politics. He has served as Minister of Finance since the inception of the Harper government in February of 2006.
June 2008 [P. 34]
Canada's Public-Private Partnerships, An Innovation Whose Time Has Come
The Editor interviews Charles R. Spector , Managing Partner of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP's New York City office and Douglas J. S. Younger; both are partners in the Corporate Finance Practice Group, specializing in project finance at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.
May 2008 [P. 35]
A Study In Contrasts: The Canadian And U.S. Judiciaries
The Editor of The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel interviews John Lorn McDougall , Q.C., Partner Emeritus with Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP in Toronto providing our readers with a comparative view of the court systems in the U.S. and Canada.
April 2008 [P. 15]
A Promising M&A Future For Canada's Natural Resources Industry
Editor's Note: Widely recognized as one of Canada's leading law experts in mergers and acquisitions, Jeff Barnes , Heenan Blaikie LLP, has acted for many of North America's major investment banks and multinational corporations during his distinguished career. Here he offers an overview of Canada's current M&A climate.
December 2007 [P. 32]
Hiring And Firing Practices North Of The Border
Editor's Note: Hiring employees in Canada can be a dicey proposition for American companies. The countries appear so alike that employers risk overlooking the profound differences. In these interviews, we talk to Jeffrey Goodman and Robert Bonhomme , partners at Heenan Blaikie LLP, to get a tour of the employment landscape north of the border.
November 2007 [P. 36]
Quebec's Distinct Employment Culture
Editor's Note: Hiring employees in Canada can be a dicey proposition for American companies. The countries appear so alike that employers risk overlooking the profound differences. In these interviews, we talk to Jeffrey Goodman and Robert Bonhomme , partners at Heenan Blaikie LLP, to get a tour of the employment landscape north of the border.
November 2007 [P. 36]
The Canadian Economy: Building Economic Pathways Commensurate With Global Ambitions
The Editor interviews the Hon. James M. Flaherty, Canadian Minister of Finance.

October 2007 [P. 51]
Dodging The Trade Minefield Along Our Friendly U.S.-Canada Border
The Editor interviews Paul Lalonde, Heenan Blaikie LLP.
October 2007 [P. 52]
Leegin: Challenge Or Opportunity For Cross-Border Trade?
M. Russell Wofford, Jr., D. Jeffrey Brown and Jonathan R. Chally, King & Spalding and Stikeman Elliott LLP
October 2007 [P. 53]
Trade Relations With Canada From An Insider's View
The Editor interviews the Honorable Gordon Giffin , former Ambassador to Canada from the U.S., and Partner in the Atlanta and Washington, DC office of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.
October 2007 [P. 54]
A High-Powered Legal Team For Canada's Growing Energy Sector
The Editor interviews Ahab Abdel-Aziz and Michael Black , Heenan Blaikie LLP.
October 2007 [P. 55]
Canada's Booming M&A Market: Trends And Strategic Considerations For Cross-Border Transactions
Michael Amm and Richard Willoughby
Torys LLP

December 2006 [P. 11]
A Life Sciences Practice That Leads The Discussion
The Editor interviews Cheryl V. Reicin , Partner, Torys, LLP.
November 2006 [P. 16]
Canada And The United States: A Common Heritage Of Freedom Under The Rule Of Law
The Editor interviews the Hon. Michael Wilson , Canadian Ambassador to the United States.
October 2006 [P. 57]
The Trans-Border Discussion: A Former Ambassador's Perspective
The Editor interviews the Hon. Gordon D. Giffin , Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP and former Ambassador of the United States to Canada.
October 2006 [P. 58]
The Intellectual Property Discussion In Canada Heats Up
The Editor interviews Robin Coster , Torys LLP, Toronto.
October 2006 [P. 59]
International Trade And Public Policy: A Blend Of Practices That Spells Success
The Editor interviews Neil Campbell and Bill Hearn , Partners, McMillan Binch Mendelsohn LLP.
October 2006 [P. 60]
Toronto: An Entertainment Law Destination And Much More
The Editor interviews David Zitzerman , Partner, Goodmans LLP.
October 2006 [P. 61]
Opening The Door To Doing Business In Canada
The Editor interviews Michel A. Brunet , Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.
October 2006 [P. 62]
CCCA Serves Canada's In-House Legal Community
The Editor interviews Sandra Swystun , Corporate Counsel, Agricore United, and President, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association.
October 2006 [P. 63]
The Alberta-Texas Connection: Continuing To Thrive
The Editor interviews Alex G. MacWilliam , Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Calgary.
September 2006 [P. 57]
Canada's Telecommunications Industry: Moving Toward Deregulation
The Editor interviews Kirsten R. Embree , a Partner in the Ottawa office of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.
May 2006 [P. 35]
The Canadian Election: A Public Policy Practice Addresses A Change In Government
The Editor interviews Roxanna Benoit and Cyrus Reporter , Ottawa office, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.
March 2006 [P. 30]
Canada - Law Firms
Delivering Outstanding Legal Services In The U.S. And Across Borders
The Editor interviews Patrick J. O'Connor , President and CEO, Cozen O'Connor. To read about the firm's building on a successful Philadelphia base, visit www.metrocorpcounsel.com and put "Patrick J. O'Connor" in the site's search box.
October 2005 [P. 20]
Canada
Managing An Economy At The Head Of The Class
The Editor interviews The Hon. Ralph Goodale , Canadian Minister of Finance.
October 2005 [P. 45,58]
Canada - Law Firms
Good Neighbors Make Good Trading Partners
The Editor interviews Gordon D. Giffin , partner in the Atlanta and Washington, DC offices of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP and former U.S. ambassador to Canada.
October 2005 [P. 46]
Canada: Law Firms
Canada - U.S. Cross Border Income Trusts and Income Securities: Going Public In Canada
The Editor interviews Michael A. Smith , Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP.
October 2005 [P. 47]
Canada - Law Firms
David Smith: A Canadian Senator Talks About A Career In Public Service And The Law
The Editor interviews Senator David P. Smith, P.C., Q.C. , Counsel and Chairman Emeritus of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Toronto.
October 2005 [P. 48]
Canada - Law Firms
The Canadian M&A Transaction: Similarities And Differences
The Editor interviews Sharon C. Geraghty , Partner, Torys LLP, Toronto.
October 2005 [P. 49]
A Public Policy Practice Group Takes Center Stage
The Editor interviews Roxanna Benoit and Cyrus Reporter , Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Ottawa.  
July 2005 [P. 29]
Does Canada Deserve To Be On The USTR's Intellectual Property Watch List?
Peter Wilcox and Damien McCotter
Torys LLP

June 2005 [P. 34]
Teck Cominco Decision May Open Door To Cross-Border Environmental Claims
Jeffrey Gracer and Zachary Silbersher
Torys LLP

April 2005 [P. 33]
Canada
The Canadian Justice Agenda:  A Beacon At Home And Abroad
The Editor interviews The Hon. Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
April 2005 [P. 49]
Canada - Law Firms
Fraser Milner Casgrain On Translating The Skills Successfully Deployed In A Canadian Context To The Global Arena
The Editor interviews Brian R. Carr, Partner, John S. Elder Q.C., Partner, Rick H. Kesler, Partner, Karim Mahmud, Partner, Donald B. Houston, Partner and Randal T. Hughes, Partner, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC).
April 2005 [P. 50,51]
Canada - Law Firms
The Toronto-New York Connection:  A Cross-Border Practice Builds For The Future
The Editor interviews Philip J. Brown, Partner, Torys LLP, Toronto.
April 2005 [P. 52]
Canada - Law Firms
A Canadian Initiative Addresses "An Underappreciated Place  To Do Business"
The Editor interviews Louis T. M. Conti, Holland & Knight LLP.
April 2005 [P. 53]
Canada - Law Firms
The Integration Of U.S. And Canadian Securities Rules:  At The Center Of The Evolving North-South Economy
The Editor interviews Michael A. Smith, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP.
April 2005 [P. 54]
Canada - Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel Leadership: Building Winning Teams  And Effective Legal Strategies
The Editor interviews Sandy Jakab, Acting Manager, Capital Markets Regulation, Policy Branch, British Columbia Securities Commission, and Anna K. Fung, Q.C., Senior Counsel, Terasen Inc. They co-chair the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association set for August 14-16 in Vancouver, British Columbia. [Editor's note: To read our October 2004 interview with the President of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association, visit www.metrocorpcounsel.com and put "Francine" in the search box.]
April 2005 [P. 56]
Patent Litigation: Choosing Between The United States And Canada
Andrew M. Shaughnessy and Andrew E. Bernstein
Torys LLP

February 2005 [P. 27]
Fraser Milner Casgrain's Toronto Office: Looking To The U.S. And Beyond From Canada's Financial Center
The Editor interviews Christopher E. Pinnington , Managing Partner of the Toronto office of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.
December 2004 [P. 22]
Alberta: Heart of Canada's Oil Patch - Part II
The Editor continues his interview with The Hon. Ralph Klein , Premier of Alberta.
November 2004 [P. 58]
Canada - Law Firms
A Former U.S. Ambassador To Canada On U.S.-Canadian Trade Relations
The Editor interviews Gordon D. Giffin , partner in the Atlanta and Washington, DC offices of McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP.
October 2004 [P. 14]
Alberta: Heart Of Canada's Energy Patch - Part I
The Editor interviews the Hon. Ralph Klein , Premier of the Province of Alberta.
October 2004 [P. 37,66]
Playing The Global Game: Managing The Legal Function Across Borders
Derek Benton
LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell

October 2004 [P. 38]
The Supreme Court Of Canada: Guardian Of A Constitutional Order And The Values That Underlie It
The Editor interviews The Hon. Beverly McLachlin , Chief Justice of Canada.
October 2004 [P. 39]
Continentalism, The Empire Of The St. Lawrence And The Development Of Canadian Insolvency Law
Michael J. MacNaughton and Tanya M. Kozak
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

October 2004 [P. 40]
Fraser Milner Casgrain's Calgary Office: At The Center Of Alberta's Economy
The Editor interviews Douglas J. Black, Q.C. , Senior Partner, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP's Calgary office.
October 2004 [P. 41]
Torys LLP: At The Forefront Of Technology And Life Sciences Practice In Canada And Beyond
The Editor interviews Cheryl V. Reicin , Partner, Torys LLP.
October 2004 [P. 42]
The Evolution Of Forensic Accounting
Tedd Avey
Kroll Consulting Services Group

October 2004 [P. 43]
Serving The Needs Of Corporate Counsel In Canada And Beyond
The Editor interviews Francine Swanson, Q.C. , Senior Legal Counsel, BP Canada Energy Company, and President, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association.
October 2004 [P. 44]
Fraser Milner Casgrain's Entertainment Law Practice: Moving With The Times
The Editor interviews Gordon W. Esau , senior partner in Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP's Vancouver office and the practice group leader for the firm's Entertainment Practice Group. His cross-border corporate finance and merger practice has a particular focus on media, communications and entertainment law. He can be reached at gordon.esau@fmc-law.com .
September 2004 [P. 27]
Toronto: A Vibrant Place To Live And Work
At the invitation of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, the Editor interviews David Miller , Mayor of Toronto.
July 2004 [P. 35]
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP: A National Canadian Law Firm Steps Into The United States
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (212) 218-2995
The Editor interviews Jeffery A. Barnes, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Chair and Managing Partner of the firm's New York office.
April 2004 [P. 26]

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