Canada’s economy is stronger than in years, but may slow down slightly. Anyone with investment dollars should look above all to Alberta. Investors should also include B.C., Ontario, the U.S., and China as places to invest but definitely avoid Eastern Europe or Mexico. Investing in real estate trumps international funds and commodities as a sensible place to put money. Best two items of advice to a beginning investor—invest for the longterm and diversity.

These are the key findings on the state of our economy and investment strategies from the current web-survey of the COMPAS panel of CEOs and business leaders undertaken for the Financial Post under sponsorship of BDO Dunwoody LLP.

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