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Canada's FDI Plummets Despite Strong Annual Performance
11/29/2025
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Story summary
- FDI in Canada fell to C$18.2 billion in Q3 2025, the lowest level in 18 months.
- The decline is attributed to mergers, acquisitions, and reinvested earnings.
- Over the past year, FDI totaled C$96.6 billion, exceeding the ten-year average of C$61.9 billion.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent budget aims to stimulate C$500 billion in investment over five years.
- Canada’s current account deficit narrowed to C$9.7 billion in Q3.
