Prime Minister Mark Carney has been focused on attracting more foreign investment to Canada. During a recent Investment Summit, he emphasized that Canada possesses highly sought-after assets worldwide. This raises questions about the current ownership of Canadian businesses and infrastructure and the potential for shifts with increased foreign investment.
Earlier this year, Marc Lee, a senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, analyzed the extent of foreign ownership in Canada’s economy in his article “Masters in our own house.” He explored the implications of a new influx of foreign investment on Canada’s sovereignty.
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