Recognising non-formal and informal learning: Country Background Report - Canada (Pan-Canadian Overview)

The purpose of this activity is to provide policymakers with options for developing systems to recognise non-formal and informal learning; to effectively implement the agenda; and determine under what conditions recognition of non-formal and informal learning can be beneficial for all.

Recognising non-formal and informal learning: Country Background Report - Canada (Ontario)

The purpose of this activity is to provide policymakers with options for developing systems to recognise non-formal and informal learning; to effectively implement the agenda; and determine under what conditions recognition of non-formal and informal learning can be beneficial for all.

Growing Unequal 2008 - Country note: Canada

This note presents key findings related to income inequality and poverty for Canada, with global trends among OECD countries.

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International presentation of the new Development Centre's library Wiki platform

The Library of the Development Centre participated in the 74th World Library and Information Congress organised by the International Federation of Library

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Tax reform for efficiency and fairness in Canada

In a context of fiscal surpluses,the Canadian government has been: markedly reducing corporate income and capital taxes; providing more personal tax relief especially at lower incomes and above all for saving; and cutting the federal value added tax (GST).

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Canada: Environmental performance of agriculture since 1990

Agri-environmental indicators for Canada and data on the environmental performance of Canadian agriculture. Extract from the publication Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries since 1990 (2008).

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Canadian websites on agri-environmental issues

Links to sites from Canada on agri-environmental information.

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Canada, 2008

Canada’s economic performance has been among the best in the OECD as a sound policy framework has enabled the country to take advantage of strong global growth and soaring terms of trade. The economy has adapted well to recent shocks, as labour and capital have shifted rapidly from manufacturing towards the resource and service sectors, with strong net job increases. Overall supply has benefited from rising participation rates.

Water: an Under-Delivered Promise

In his speech delivered at the Conference of Montreal, Angel Gurría underlined that growing pressures from agriculture, energy production and industries were imperilling our water resources. He affirmed that all countries - OECD and developing countries alike – need to introduce urgently policy reforms and scale-up best practices to avoid dire consequences.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Canada (8-11 June 2008)

During his official visit to Canada, Angel Gurría attended the Conference of Montreal and met with representatives from the Government of Quebec and the Federal Government in Ottawa. He also held a press conference for the release of the Economic Survey of Canada 2008 and the report Jobs for Youth - Canada.