Foreign investors are reportedly returning to Canada's oil and gas sector after years of stagnation. The new global energy environment and Canada's infrastructure development are expected to boost the Canadian economy as international capital flows into the country in large quantities. Economists say the surge in investment is a clear sign of increasing global confidence in Canada's energy sector.
With the completion of large-scale projects such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, Canadian crude oil has gained widespread acceptance in the international market. This is attracting global investors to Canada. Global financial institutions, which had previously backed away due to heavy environmental regulations and policy uncertainties, are now giving the green light to investment, seeing the strong financial discipline and high profit margins of Canada's oil and gas companies. This points to a new revival in the country's energy sector.