Canada – “One of the Safest Countries to Invest”
According to Dun & Bradstreet’s Global Risk Indicator, Canada is considered one of the worlds safest countries to invest, due to the relatively mild slowdown experienced as a result of the global credit crisis. In addition, the “Canadian Business Prosperity Potential Index” (October 2009) ranks Canada first in the G7 for the likelihood of a strong and healthy economy in the year 2020.
AAA credit rating: In response to Canada’s improved fiscal balance sheet and excellent long-term growth prospects, the country has enjoyed a AAA international credit rating (the highest rating) from Moody’s Investors Services since 2002.
In the mid-1990s, Canada’s total net debt-to-GDP ratio was the second highest in the G7. Today, it is the lowest. The Economic Intelligence Unit projects Canada’s inflation rate of 2.1% to remain the same for the next five years, compared to 3.2% for the U.S.