Foreign investors increased their holdings of Canadian securities by C$40.8 billion in June 2026, a sharp acceleration from C$8.8 billion in May and far above market expectations of C$15 billion. The inflow was driven overwhelmingly by debt securities, which drew C$39.9 billion in foreign purchases. Federal government debt securities accounted for the largest share, with non-resident investors buying C$25.4 billion, while private corporate bonds attracted C$16.2 billion, mainly issues from Canadian chartered banks denominated in US dollars and euros. Foreign investors also returned to Canadian equities, purchasing C$901 million of shares after divesting C$16.1 billion in May. Within equities, buying was concentrated in manufacturing, partly offset by sales in the trade and transportation, and finance and insurance sectors. Over the second quarter, foreign investors acquired a record C$100.6 billion of Canadian securities.