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Foreign investors choose Canada
Benefiting from a strong North American economy
A central position within North America, in close proximity to wealthy U.S. markets, is an important drawing power for foreign investors attracted to Ontario.
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Source: Statistics Canada: International Investment Position, May 2007 (6/2007)
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Foreign Direct Investment by Region, 1997-2006 Cumulative At Year End |
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| $Cdn Billions |
| 1997 |
131.3 |
47.2 |
15.3 |
| 1998 |
149.7 |
54.4 |
14.8 |
| 1999 |
179.2 |
58.5 |
14.4 |
| 2000 |
196.8 |
107.0 |
14.4 |
| 2001 |
223.0 |
100.7 |
15.4 |
| 2002 |
235.5 |
103.6 |
16.5 |
| 2003 |
242.3 |
111.7 |
17.9 |
| 2004 |
251.3 |
111.2 |
18.4 |
| 2005 |
263.3 |
119.2 |
20.7 |
| 2006 |
279.4 |
134.0 |
24.4 |
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