Ian Macdonald
Ian Macdonald is a partner at the Toronto office of Gowling WLG, specializing in foreign investment reviews. With a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory challenges associated with cross-border investments, Macdonald has been instrumental in guiding businesses through the intricacies of the Canadian investment landscape. His recent commentary highlights the potential impact of updated national-security review guidelines, particularly in the context of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, indicating the heightened scrutiny foreign transactions may face as Canada seeks to protect its economic interests.
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Ian Macdonald was a former ministerial ally of Eddie Obeid and was found guilty of wilful misconduct in public office.
Eddie Obeid, Moses Obeid and Ian Macdonald’s appeals rejected by High Court
Australia· 2026-02-04
Ian Macdonald was jailed in October 2021 over the corrupt coal licence deal with Eddie Obeid.
The pot of gold the Obeid family hid is a slap in the face for NSWAustralia· 2026-01-24
Ian Macdonald was the main group controller for civil defence who was away on leave during the cyclone.
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence leader defends delay in Cyclone Gabrielle alert
New Zealand· 2025-11-10
Ian MacDonald raised concerns about Jetstar and lost luggage.
Qatar Airway’s lounges aren’t up to the ‘world’s best’ reputationAustralia· 2025-09-13
Ian Macdonald was found to have engaged in corrupt conduct alongside the Obeids.
The pristine beach, a $100m proposal and the question over links to the ObeidsAustralia· 2025-08-20
Ian MacDonald, a retired professor of oceanography, stated that the spills represent persistent and widespread violations.
Only 0.5% of 90,000 oil slicks reported over five-year period, analysis finds | Shipping industry
United Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Ian Macdonald is a former ministerial ally of Eddie Obeid who was convicted of misconduct in public office.
High Court to hear Obeid, Macdonald appeal over coal licence convictionsAustralia· 2025-06-12
Ian Macdonald expressed his views on the creation of unique content.
“ИИ никогда не заменит журналистов“: что осталось за кадром медиафорума в Астане: 16 апреля 2025, 20:43
Kazakhstan· 2025-04-16
Ian Macdonald is a jailed ex-NSW minister linked to a mining deal.
Kamala Harris headlining Gold Coast real estate conferenceAustralia· 2025-04-02
The mining licence corruptly granted by Macdonald in 2008 was not issued to NuCoal but to Doyles Creek Mining Pty Ltd.
Joe Hockey goes into bat for US investors seeking compensation from AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-26
Ian Macdonald, a partner in the Toronto office of law firm Gowling WLG, discussed the implications of the updated national-security review guidelines.
Ottawa changes foreign-investment rules to guard against ‘predatory’ acquisitions amid tariff battle
Canada· 2025-03-05
