Foreign investors acquired C$46.9 billion of Canadian securities in April 2026, far exceeding forecasts of C$8.2 billion and marking the largest inflow since October 2025. Investment was concentrated in bonds (C$48.6 billion), with a smaller contribution from equities (C$5.6 billion). Non-resident investors purchased a record C$38.5 billion of government bonds, including an unprecedented C$27.7 billion in federal government debt. While US investors accounted for most of the demand, buyers from Asia and Europe also increased their holdings. Foreign investors also acquired C$10.6 billion of provincial government bonds, the largest amount since January 2025, and added C$10.2 billion in corporate bonds, mainly issued by financial institutions. In contrast, they reduced their exposure to money market instruments by C$7.4 billion.