These metrics tell a complex story about ownership of Canada’s economic assets, and serve as key indicators of our progress toward greater economic sovereignty.
Canada’s largest pension funds have steadily decreased their investments in Canada. While diversification is good, the current geopolitical transformation requires a reassessment. All Canadian institutional investors need to consider how they invest in the economic resilience of the Canadian economy and support our sovereignty. With over $2 trillion in assets, the Maple 8 need to reconsider their investment strategies. Canadians expect them to have a broader focus than financial returns only. (Source: Pension plan annual reports)
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