The C.D. Howe Institute is hosting a roundtable in Toronto on November 16th with Simon Kennedy, Director of Investments (Industry Canada):
“Simon Kennedy is the Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Industry Canada, a position to which he was appointed in September 1, 2010. In this role, he works closely with the Deputy Minister to manage this federal government department, overseeing policies and programs of importance to Canada’s national competitiveness. One of his key roles at Industry Canada is Director of Investments under the Investment Canada Act, making him responsible for the administration of Canada’s foreign investment review process.
In February 2011, Mr. Kennedy was named by the Prime Minister as his representative to the bi-national Canada-U.S. Beyond the Border Working Group, which developed the Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness released by the Prime Minister and the President of the United States on December 7, 2011. Mr. Kennedy led the negotiation of the Action Plan with White House counterparts and the cross-Canada consultations with stakeholders. He resumed full time his duties at Industry Canada following the release of the Action Plan.”
For more information see: C.D. Howe Institute
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