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This paper explores the volatility of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows coming into Canada, and how some increases which may seem extremely significant, such as the 64% growth in flows from 2017 to 2018, can be misinterpreted without proper context and a broader, historical view of FDI flows.

Increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries can play an important role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, a descriptive analysis of Canadian direct investment abroad (CDIA), by revenue level and by geographic region of recipient countries, was carried out.

2019: This report provides a comprehensive summary of the main developments in Canada’s commercial activities during the previous year. It describes the events that took place in the global economy and trade in 2018, the main developments in Canada’s economy and those of its most important partner economies and regions. It reports the developments in Canada’s trade in goods and services, as well as flows and stocks of foreign direct investment and Canadian direct investment abroad. 2020: This report gives Canadians a snapshot of our economic activities in 2019 while recognizing the unprecedented global uncertainty of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

List of organisations that received financing in 2017-2018 under the sub-program "Regional investment" and the total amount of direct foreign investment maintained in or attracted to the region most recently published.

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Foreign direct investment in Canada by ultimate investor. The series on inward foreign direct investment in Canada by ultimate investor differs from the standard presentation of FDI, which is based on the country of residence of the immediate direct investor, by showing the country of the investor that ultimately controls the investment in Canada.

Dates of Invest Nova Scotia Board meetings from the date of the Invest Nova Scotia launch.

The number of Invest Nova Scotia applications received, declined, and approved.

On 29 January 2020, the House of Commons passed a motion asking the Auditor General to conduct an audit of the Investing in Canada Plan. This audit focused on whether Infrastructure Canada and key federal organizations could demonstrate that the Investing in Canada Plan was meeting its objectives and whether they were providing complete, reliable, and timely reporting about the plan to Canadians.

This is the backgrounder for the mental health and distress centres. Supporting the mental health and well-being of Canadians, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a priority for the Government of Canada. A $50 million investment to increase the capacity of distress centres across the country, announced in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, will help connect Canadians to the appropriate supports and resources. This funding will provide distress centres across Canada with the support they need to meet increased demand for crisis services.