Key Facts About Investing In Canada
Canada has a very safe and stable economy
Canada’s banks are ranked number one in terms of stability by
Standard & Poor’s and the World Economic Forum
Lowest taxes on new business investment in the G7 in 2010
Lowest debt to GDP ratio in the G7
Fastest economic growth in G7 for 2010, 2011 and 2012 according to the International Monetary Fund
Highest proportion of post-secondary graduates among countries of the Organization for Economics Co-operation and Development (OECD)
High quality of life
Key Facts About Foreign Direct Investment In Canada
Canada ranked the highest, along with US and Australia in terms of perceived openness to Chinese outward FDI1
China is the 2nd largest trading partner with Canada, but Inward FDI consists of less the 0.55% ($2.75B) of total Inward FDI stock in 2008. Chinese Inward FDI stock has increased from $54M in 1991 to $1.6B in 2006, to $2.75B in 2008
26.0% CAGR 1991-2008, 31.1% CAGR 2006-2008
1 Sep/09 survey results conducted by Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
Chinese Foreign Direct investment In Canada
Two way trade has increased 50 fold in the past 40 years between Canada and China. China’s record setting national growth in the past decade has increased demand for natural resources, making Canada a perfect long term trading partner
In addition to trade agreements, Canada has undergone the development (beginning in 2005) of the Asia-Pacific Gateway, in order to effectively exchange products with China. This is the largest investment in transportation infrastructure in a half century.
Chinese Investment in Canada is a method to further facilitate bilateral trade.
Canadian economy and currency are both very strong and attractive
Canada’s banking system is recognized as the worlds soundest
Canada offers the opportunity to gain direct exposure to U.S. markets easily
In 2009 the Canadian dollar appreciated relative to all major currencies – 16% against USD, 13% against Euro, and 4% against British Pound
Canada weathered the global recession much better than peer countries
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