Canada's imports from Japan totalled C$13 billion. Both countries are working to strengthen these ties even further by working towards a bilateral free trade agreement. Both countries would incur significant economic gains through free trade. Gross Domestic Product is estimated to grow to between US$4.4 billion and US$4.9 billion for Japan and between US$3.8 billion and US$9.0 billion for Canada (based on 2010 GDP data). Japan's Foreign Direct investment in Canada in 2011 was C$12.8 billion, which came from 330 Japanese subsidiaries and affiliate companies that worked in Canada. The largest imports from Japan were vehicle and vehicle parts, nuclear machinery, and electrical machinery and equipment in 2011. .
In the entertainment sector, cartoons in the form of Anime and Manga books grab the attention of both young and adult audiences. The cartoon Pokémon or Yu-Gi-Oh cards was very popular among the younger generations both originated from the Japanese. Many movies embrace the legendary warriors such as the Samurais and Ninjas. The Japanese even developed the game industry with video games such as Nintendo, Sega and Sony. Influencing many American game designers to created what games we play in Canada today. The Japanese Automobile industry is the largest vehicle vendor in the world. Japanese cars overpopulated the streets, produced by companies such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.
The Anime and Manga Empire has grown into a significant factor in terms of Japanese global outreach, as it acts as medium between Japan and the outside world, enabling them to connect and interact on the basis of mutual interests. Further on popular culture, Japanese Anime and Manga have gained such widespread global attention, including Canada, to the extent that there are conventions held all over the world where fans dress up and socialize. Canada, on the other hand, acts as a cultural mosaic in the sense that it welcomes all separate cultures and celebrates them on a consistent and multicultural basis.