The Legal Lens Workshop Series: Macroeconomics of Innovation: Monetary Policy, Fiscal Stimulus, and Direct Investment

    Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00



    The GPLLM hosts a series of monthly workshops led by our world renowned legal educators at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. 

    The Legal Lens: A Focus on Law, Business and Technology is a series of online sessions offering insights into prominent business and legal issues affecting organizations across all industries.

    On April 14th, we continue the series with a virtual session led by Anthony Mouchantaf on the topic of Macroeconomics of Innovation: Monetary Policy, Fiscal Stimulus, and Direct Investment.

    About the Workshop:
    The workshop will delve into the intricate relationship between monetary policy and the innovation economy, highlighting how policy decisions can disproportionately affect innovative sectors. Participants will explore Canada's innovation ecosystem, examining the government's pivotal role in fostering growth and addressing externalities. The workshop will also discuss the impact of fiscal stimulus and direct investment on innovation, emphasizing the balance between taxpayer contributions and economic benefits. Attendees will gain insights into the complexities of innovation-driven economic policies and their broader implications for sustainable development. Join us to understand the macroeconomic forces shaping the future of innovation.

    About the Speaker:

    Co-Founder and CEO of Biossil, an innovative applied AI drug discovery platform dedicated to developing targeted therapies for biologically defined patient sub-populations, Anthony Mouchantaf is a Lawyer and Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. His extensive experience includes serving as Head of RBCx Capital at the Royal Bank of Canada, Co-Founding Rthm Technologies (acquired in 2018), and working as a Venture Capital Investor at OMERS Ventures.


    Spaces are limited so be sure to reserve your spot.

    We look forward to having you join us soon. 

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