In the past 10 years, Asia-based investors have made large investments in Canadian real estate markets. Many commentators believe that this investment has the aim of moving wealth from risky home markets into the safer Canadian market. Discuss the economic impacts of this investment on the Canadian economy. Explain how the value of the Canadian dollar and capital flow changes based on foreign investments made in some sectors.

 

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