Foreign Investment Protection Treaties: Opportunities in the Petroleum Industry

Authors

  • John W. Boscariol Partner, International Trade and Investment Law Group, McCarthy Tetrault LLP, Toronto.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/alr351

Abstract

Over the last decade or so, foreign investment protection and promotion agreements have grown dramatically in number and in strength. The investment obligations and dispute resolution provisions available in these agreements have emerged as an attractive option for businesses seeking protection of their investments in foreign jurisdiclions.  The author presents an overview of Canada's existing investment agreements and provides a specific

application of these agreements in the oil and gas sector by reviewing a recent arbitration decision.

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Published

2015-12-30

Issue

Vol 44, No 1: Petroleum Law Edition

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