Financial Pipeline
What is foreign direct investment?
Foreign direct investment is more than just a wire transfer between countries, it’s a long-term commitment that weaves foreign entities into the fabric of a local economy. Let’s take a look at how FDI works in Canada.
Are investors beginning to bet on the maple leaf?
Foreign capital is pouring into Canada’s economy, with the foreign direct investment hitting a high of $96.8 billion in 2025. Will the maple leaf remain a prime investment destination? We breakdown the mechanics of the FDI boom in Canada.
Why investing in innovation is key to Canadian economic success
Experts say investing in innovation may be the key to keeping Canada’s economy and quality of life from stagnating amid U.S. trade tensions - and pension funds could help by boosting funding for early-stage companies.
Canada’s capital story: Why investment left home
For decades, Canadian capital stayed close to home. But once investment constraints were lifted, there was a steady shift outward, reshaping how pensions, institutions and investors allocated capital.
What’s the Foreign Property Rule?
For decades, Canada kept retirement savings close to home. When the Foreign Property Rule disappeared, so did much of that domestic capital, ultimately reshaping how Canadians invest and where the country’s wealth now flows.
