Canada’s push for economic autonomy complicates merger, investment reviews
By Curtis Eichelberger ( October 1, 2026, 16:05 GMT | Comment) -- Canada’s push to build companies that can compete globally could favor domestic consolidation, even as tougher merger rules make large combinations harder to clear. At the same time, its broader national security scrutiny of foreign investment could complicate deals for US buyers long accustomed to being treated as low-risk investors. The tension is sharpening as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to reduce Canada’s dependence on the US amid tariffs and threats to its sovereignty.Canada’s push to build companies that can compete globally could favor domestic consolidation, even as tougher merger rules make large combinations harder to clear. At the same time, its broader national security scrutiny of foreign investment could complicate deals for US buyers long accustomed to being treated as low-risk investors....
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