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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.


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
Year $US Billions
North America Europe Asia/Oceania
1997 94.8 34.1 11.1
1998 100.9 36.7 10.0
1999 120.6 39.4 9.7
2000 132.5 72.0 9.7
2001 144.0 65.0 9.9
2002 150.0 66.0 10.5
2003 172.9 79.7 12.8
2004 193.1 85.4 14.1
2005 217.3 98.4 17.1
2006 246.4 118.2 21.5

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