Investment Relations

Sri Lanka offers attractive investment opportunities for Canadian businesses owing to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean, skilled workforce, expanding infrastructure, and emerging market potential.

Canadian investments in Sri Lanka have expanded across several sectors including:

• Infrastructure development
• Manufacturing
• Services

The cumulative value of Canadian investments in Sri Lanka reached approximately US$ 194 million by the end of 2024.

At the same time, Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and companies have established a growing presence in Canada, particularly in:

• Retail and trading
• Information technology
• Professional and business services

Investment Protection Agreements

To promote and safeguard bilateral investments, Sri Lanka and Canada have concluded the following agreements:

• Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investment Signed on 17 June 1982
• Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation Signed on 9 June 1982

These agreements provide an enabling framework for increased business confidence and long-term commercial engagement between the two countries.

Sri Lankan Diaspora in Canada

The Sri Lankan diaspora in Canada plays a significant role in strengthening bilateral economic relations. Through entrepreneurship, remittances, investments, and professional networks, the diaspora community contributes meaningfully to economic development and business connectivity between the two countries.

Business and Institutional Linkages

The following organizations continue to play an important role in promoting Canada–Sri Lanka business relations and commercial cooperation:

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka
• Canada–Sri Lanka Business Council
• Canada–Sri Lanka Business Convention

These institutions facilitate business networking, trade promotion, investment dialogue, and partnerships between enterprises in both countries.

More information : www.investsrilanka.com