Why Invest in Canada? Benefits of Investing in Canada Canada has a long and stable history of steadily increasing property prices and is considered one of the safest, low-risk places to invest providing: established and watertight contractual laws; a business-friendly environment; a modern infrastructure; a stable political situation; and stable and continuous economic growth. Canada is one of the very few countries that have a balanced budget with both a fiscal and trade surplus – opposite to that of the United States.   "Resources and energy will drive world markets in the coming years and Canada is the centre of this worldwide focus."   Canada's Advantages The world's 9th largest producer of oil and home to the world's 2nd largest oil reserves. Abundant in natural resources such as uranium, potash, diamonds, lumber, coal, metals and minerals. Supplies the United States with half of its energy; since 2004 its largest supplier of energy. Has 250 years' supply of oil. Canada's lakes and rivers hold about one third of the world's fresh water.     Alberta's Advantages Alberta has outpaced the rest of Canada in terms of economic freedom and growth for the past 15 years. The Calgary- Edmonton corridor has had the 2nd highest per capita GDP in the world for many years. The province has an AAA credit rating – the highest credit worthiness in Canada. Alberta is the only debt-free province. Lowest vacancy rates. Lowest unemployment (3.2% Jan 2008) Highest personal income per capita. Lowest corporation tax. No personal sales tax. Ontario's Advantages Canada's manufacturing and financial hub; the economic engine that powers the Canadian economy. Canada's largest province, home to about one in three Canadians. Contributes about 41% of Canada's gross domestic product. Accounts for nearly 60% of all manufactured exports leaving Canada.