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The World Invests in Canada

Total Foreign Direct Investment In Canada, 1997 - 2006, in $billions (US)


Both the federal and provincial governments welcome foreign investment as an important contribution to the Canadian economy in terms of capital, technology, expertise and innovation.

Since 1997, foreign direct investment in Canada grew by 131 per cent to US $395.8 billion at the end of 2006.



Source: Statistics Canada: International Investment Position, May 2007 (6/20076)


A 131% increase since 1997
Year $US Billions
1997 140.3
1998 147.9
1999 170.0
2000 214.9
2001 219.8
2002 227.2
2003 266.6
2004 294.6
2005 336.4
2006 395.8



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