Description: There has often been huge debate on whether a foreign firm should buy a large Canadian firm; however, Canadian companies have been on a buying spree—they have bought more foreign firms in the past decade than the number of Canadian firms that have been sold to foreign firms. Between 2004 and 2013, Canadian firms have acquired 4,787 foreign businesses while 3,544 local Canadian firms have been bought by foreign based organizations.

Source: Canadian Business

Date: July 10, 2014

Video Link:http://www.canadianbusiness.com/global-report/foreign-mergers-canada-buys-not-sells/

Questions for Discussion:

1. Canadian foreign acquisitions are targeted towards which major industries?
2. Is the perception that Canada has a protectionist attitude towards foreign investments correct?
3. Should foreign countries block acquisitions by Canadian companies if Canada does the same towards their firms?