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Think Dynamic. Think Competitive. Think Bottom Line. Think Canada. March 2009

Excellent Economic Fundamentals

A Sound Forecast for Canada ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],* Forecasts for both countries Source Canada: The Federal Budget, Finance Canada, January 27, 2009 Source United States: The Budget and Economic Outlook, United States Congressional Budget Office, January 2009. Canada U.S.

[object Object],Leading Most Other G-7 Countries Source: OECD Economic Outlook, Number 84 , December 2008 2007 2008-10

Low Inflation Rates ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Statistics Canada and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED II Database), January 2009

[object Object],[object Object],Low Interest Rates Source Canada: Government of Canada 10-Year Bond: March 13, 2009 Source U.S.: U.S. Treasury, Constant Maturity 10-Year Bond: March 13, 2009 Canada U.S. U.S. Canada

2009-10 A Stable Domestic Economy ,[object Object],2005-08

A Stable Domestic Economy ,[object Object],2005-08 2009-10

Efficient Flow of Goods Across Borders ,[object Object],Global Enabling Trade Report 2008, World Economic Forum.

[object Object],[object Object],Streamlined Trans-Border Flows Source: Statistics Canada and Transport Canada, 2008 (* Preliminary data for 2008 air passengers) Truck Air 20.8 million 11.5 million

Smart Borders ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Direct Access to the NAFTA Market ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],* PPP = Purchasing Power Parity (equalization of purchasing power of different countries in their home countries for a given basket of goods) ** Source: CIA World Factbook, March 2009

Mexico City Saskatoon 1000 km 500 km Los Angeles Denver Houston Atlanta Seattle Miami New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Detroit Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee San Francisco St. John's Calgary Vancouver Regina Halifax Toronto Montréal Winnipeg Charlottetown Edmonton Victoria Ottawa Windsor Québec Fredericton

Canada is the United States’ Largest Trading Partner – by Far ,[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, May 29, 2008

[object Object],Canada is the United States’ Largest Trading Partner – by Far Source: World Trade Atlas * Merchandise trade, February 2009

Vital Trade Links with the Americas ,[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, February 2009 Note: Merchandise trade * Ranking is based on 2008 data. Total Trade in Top Sectors, 2008, CAN$ Billions 616.4 Total Trade 241.9 Other Sectors  43.1 Primary Metals  44.8 Machinery  51.2 Chemicals  109.6 Oil & Gas Extraction  125.7 Transportation Equipment 

Strong Historical Trade Ties with Europe ,[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, February 2009 Note: Merchandise trade * Ranking is based on 2008 data. Total Trade in Top Sectors, 2008, CAN$ Billions 87.8 Total Trade 35.8 Other Sectors  6.0 Primary Metals  10.8 Mining (except oil & gas)  11.1 Machinery  11.4 Transportation Equipment  12.7 Chemicals 

Unique Access to Asia-Pacific Markets ,[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, February 2009, Note: Merchandise trade * Ranking is based on 2008 data. ** Includes Oceania and the Middle East Total Trade in Top Sectors, 2008, CAN$ Billions 134.6 Total Trade 70.3 Other Sectors  7.7 Primary Metals  9.8 Mining (except oil & gas)  10.6 Machinery  12.7 Transportation Equipment  23.5 Computer & Electronic Products 

Efficient Transport Linkages between North America and Asia ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Growing Foreign Direct Investment Linkages

A Highly Globalized Infrastructure ,[object Object],[object Object],Source: A.T. Kearney/”Foreign Policy” Magazine, 2007 * Standing based on 12 characteristics under the headings of trade, FDI, telephone, travel, remittances & personal transfers, internet users, internet hosts, secure servers, international organizations, UN peacekeeping, treaties and government transfers.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],CDIA FDI Driven by a Dynamic Two-Way Investment Process Source: Statistics Canada, May 6, 2008

The United States is Canada’s Largest Source of FDI ,[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, May 6, 2008

[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, May 6, 2008 Foreign direct investment in Canada by geographic area of origin 1990-2007 Billion $Cdn EU US Others FDI stock: distribution by geographic region of origin (%) EU US Others Outnumbering the EU by More than Two to One

The United States is the Largest Recipient of CDIA ,[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, May 6, 2008 Geographic Distribution of Outward FDI Stock from Canada 2007

[object Object],[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, May 6, 2008 Canadian direct investment stock abroad by geographic area 1990-2007 Billion $Cdn EU US Others CDIA stock: distribution by geographic Area (%) EU US Others The EU is Also An Important Destination for CDIA

[object Object],[object Object],Affiliate Sales and Exports of Goods and Services ($Billion), 2006 European Union United States * Does not include Bulgaria and Romania which joined the EU in January 2007 to form the EU-27 Source: BIA compilations based on data from Statistics Canada, November 2008 Investment is the Main Mode for Delivering Goods and Services

[object Object],Canada Welcomes Foreign Investment Source: Statistics Canada, May 6, 2008 3.2 0.8 15.7 1.1 3.8 8.9 0.6 13.0 2.4 0.6 0.3 100.0 6.3 37.2 1.3 1.1 3.7 2007 Distribution (%) * North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

[object Object],Canada Actively Invests Abroad Source: Statistics Canada, May 6, 2008 1.2 11.5 0.3 1.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 36.2 1.6 1.9 14.9 100.0 3.4 18.9 0.4 3.2 3.5 2007 Distribution (%) * North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

A Cost-Competitive Business Environment

An Overall Tax Advantage for Firms to Expand in Canada Source: Department of Finance’s Economic Statement, October 30, 2007 and the March 19, 2007 budget Average federal and provincial/state corporate income tax rates. * Provincial retail sales tax harmonization plus Federal-Provincial corporate income tax rate to 25%. ,[object Object],[object Object]

Quality R&D — Canada’s Big Bargain ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: Warda, Jacek, Rating Canada's R&D Tax Treatment: September 20, 2007 Note: Relative generosity is determined by dividing the after tax cost of performing $1.00 of R&D by 1 less the corporate tax rate. Results are indexed to the relative generosity of Canada's system of tax-based support for R&D. The higher the ratio the more competitive the tax system. * Calculations based on large firms

Competitive Business Telephone Charges ,[object Object],Source: OECD Communications Outlook 2007 * Business (small and medium-sized enterprises) basket of telephone charges include fixed access and 84,000 calls broken down according to distance, destination (fixed, mobile and international), time of day over a one-year period. **PPP = Purchasing Power Parity (equalization of purchasing power of different countries in their home countries for a given basket of goods)

[object Object],The Most Affordable Residential Telephone Charges Source: OECD Communications Outlook 2007 * High usage basket of residential telephone charges include fixed access and 84,000 calls broken down according to distance, destination (fixed, mobile and international), time of day over a one-year period. ** PPP = Purchasing Power Parity (equalization of purchasing power of different countries in their home countries for a given basket of goods)

A Dynamic and Welcoming Infrastructure

Highest Concentration of Entrepreneurs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: Statistics Netherlands 2008

Positive Business Climate ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: The Economist Intelligence Unit, March 2009

Ease in Establishing a Business in Terms of Procedures ,[object Object],[object Object],Source: Doing Business in 2009 - The World Bank Group, 2008 * A "procedure" is defined as any interaction of the company founder with external parties (government agencies, lawyers, auditors, notaries, etc). Interactions between company founders or company officers and employees are not considered as separate procedures. For example, an inauguration meeting where shareholders elect the directors and secretary of the company is not considered a procedure, as there are no outside parties involved.

[object Object],And in Terms of Time Source: Doing Business in 2009- The World Bank Group, 2008

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],A World Leader in Youth Academic Performance Source: OECD 2007

The World’s Best-Educated Workforce ,[object Object],[object Object],Source: IMD, World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008

[object Object],A Leading Investor in Public Education Source: IMD, World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008

Top-notch Management Training ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

State of the Art Venues for Scientific Research ,[object Object],*Standing among 134 countries. Index based on the quality of scientific research in government and university laboratories. Source: Global Competitiveness Report, 2008-2009

Among Leaders in IT Industry Competitiveness ,[object Object],*Standing among 66 countries. Index based on the following six categories of quantitative and qualitative indicators: overall business environment; IT infrastructure; human capital; legal environment; R&D environment; and support for IT industry development. Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, September 2008.

PC and Internet Users ,[object Object],Source: IMD, World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008

[object Object],[object Object],And Manufacturing Sector Innovators *Standing among 110 countries. Index based on government support for innovation - through tax and education policies, and the quality of infrastructure; the performance of innovative companies, measured by factors such as high-tech exports, the amount of intellectual property generated and employment growth. Source: The Innovation Imperative in Manufacturing – How the United States Can Restore its Edge, Boston Consulting Group, March 2009

Sound Financial Institutions ,[object Object],*Standing among 134 countries. Ranking based on the degree of soundness of financial institutions. Source: Global Competitiveness Report, 2008-2009

With Superior Credit Ratings ,[object Object],[object Object],Source: Moody's Financial Services, March 2009 B= Strong, intrinsic financial strength C = Good D = Adequate E = Very weak E E+ D- D D+ C- C C+ B- B

Forward-Looking Framework Policies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Forward-Looking Support for Innovation Programs

A Champion in Attracting Capital and Talent through Immigration and Investment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Best Overall Quality of Life ,[object Object],Source: IMD, * Rank among 55 economies considered in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008.

[object Object],Exceptional Quality of Life in Cities Source: Mercer Human Resources Consulting: June 2008

[object Object],With Exceptional Health & Sanitation* Standards Source: Mercer Human Resources Consulting: April 2007 * Hospital Services; Medical Supplies; Infectious Diseases; Water Portability; Troublesome and destructive animals/insects; Waste Removal; Sewage and Air Pollution

A Vast Arable Landscape Source: IMD, World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008. ,[object Object]

Backed by a Strong Environmental Record ,[object Object],* Perfect EPI Score = 100. Country rank based on twenty-five indicators tracked in six established policy categories – Environmental Health, Air Pollution, Water Resources, Biodiversity & Habitat, Productive Natural Resources, and Climate Change. Source: Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, January 23, 2008

A Leader in Human Development* ,[object Object],*Standing among 179 countries. Index based on achievements in terms of life expectancy, educational attainment, and adjusted real income. Source: United Nations Human Development Report 2008-2009, December 18, 2008

Among Model Nations of Peace ,[object Object],*Standing among 140 countries. Index ranking countries based on peacefulness, both domestically and abroad using 24 indicators, including the number of soldiers killed overseas, the level of violent domestic crimes and relations with neighbouring countries. Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, May 2008

A Safe and Just Society ,[object Object],Source: IMD * Confidence that person and property is protected. Rank among 55 economies considered in the 2008 World Competitiveness Yearbook. **Degree of fairness of the judicial system in Society. Rank among 55 economies considered in the 2008 World Competitiveness Yearbook.

A Land of Equal Opportunity ,[object Object],Source: IMD * Race, gender, family background does not pose a handicap for competitiveness. Rank among 55 economies considered in the 2008 World Competitiveness Yearbook.

And a Society Rich in Multiculturalism ,[object Object],[object Object],Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 and 2006 Census * based on mother tongue. ** includes Cantonese and Mandarin

Canada – A Strategic Choice ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Think Dynamic. Think Competitive. Think Bottom Line. Think Canada. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Invest in Canada ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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