Canadian purchases of foreign bonds rebound
Canadians buy fewer foreign securities
Relaxed restrictions on financial services would be a boon
Canadian investors cut back of foreign debt
Critics say too many affluent immigrants are using investor visas to “buy” passports without adding value to the economy
Interest rate differential between Canada and the U.S. widened in November
Non-residents divest Canadian securities for fifth straight month
Credit crunch halts investment in foreign corporate paper
Canada stands only 46th among 73 countries when ranked by foreign direct investment inflows
Investors focus on bonds and money market instruments