China and Canada signed a foreign investment promotion and protection accord on Sunday as President Hu Jintao met with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the final day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

Both leaders witnessed the signing of the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, saying it will boost bilateral investment and enhance the bilateral relationship.

On the sidelines of the Economic Leaders' Meeting of APEC, Hu said ties between China and Canada have become more prominent as the world has undergone complex changes.