Canadian investment abroad has been the focus of considerable attentio
n in recent years. Canadian mining companies have been heavy investors
in Latin America, and are taking a hard look at Central Asia and the
Pacific Rim. This international flow Of capital is not one-way, howeve
r. Foreign mining companies continue to make substantial investments i
n Canada's mining industry. This month, Tax Notes addresses some of th
e main Canadian income tax implications of foreign investment in Canad
a.