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Growth of Canadian Direct Investment Abroad (1997 to 2006)


Another reflection of Canada's international business focus is the phenomenal growth in Canadian direct investment abroad during the last decade.

In the period 1997 to 2006 the stock of Canadian-owned assets abroad more than doubled in recognition of the growing globalization and integration of the world economy.


Source: Statistics Canada: International Investment Position, May 2007 (7/2007)

Stock of Canadian-owned assets abroad
Year $US Billions
1997 157.9
1998 177.3
1999 195.6
2000 240.0
2001 257.9
2002 277.3
2003 294.1
2004 345.0
2005 379.3
2006 461.4



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