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Foreign control in the Canadian economy, 2006
Foreign acquisitions of Canadian-controlled firms, particularly in mining, manufacturing, retail and accommodation and food services industries, drove the 13.7% increase in assets under foreign control in 2006, the fastest rate of growth since 1999. Canadian assets under Canadian control rose 8.2%.
Residential construction investment, fourth quarter 2008
Investment in non-residential building construction, fourth quarter 2008
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