{
  "id": 4860352,
  "title": "Carney names Dominic Barton as chair of Invest in Canada",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/carney-names-dominic-barton-as-chair-of-invest-in-canada",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T12:46:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12043087/carney-names-dominic-barton-chair-of-invest-in-canada/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the appointment of Dominic Barton as the new chair of Invest in Canada, a federal agency responsible for attracting foreign investment. Barton, formerly the Canadian ambassador to China and a prominent figure in corporate Canada, will serve a three-year term on a part-time basis. He will be succeeded by Gurinder Grewal, founder and managing partner of MEM Growth Partners, who will become the chief executive of Invest in Canada.\n\nBarton's appointment comes just weeks before Carney's inaugural investment summit in Toronto, where foreign investors and major domestic fund heads will be invited to discuss Canadian projects. The move aims to capitalize on Canada's strengths and attract billions in new investments to bolster the economy. Grewal replaces Laurel Broten, the outgoing CEO, who resigned earlier than expected without providing an explanation. Carney praised Barton for his expertise and contributions to Canada but did not mention Broten in his statement. The appointment of Barton has drawn criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who accused him of having ties to controversial corporations and policies.",
  "summary": "Barton will serve as chair for a three-year term on a part-time basis and outgoing chair Karl Tabbakh will remain on the board of Invest in Canada to support the transition.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dominic Barton named chair of Invest in Canada for three years",
    "Replaces Laurel Broten, outgoing CEO, without explanation",
    "Barton succeeds Gurinder Grewal as CEO of Invest in Canada"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}