Briefing note for the OECD Employment Outlook 2012: Canada

The recovery of the Canadian labour market is well under way. The unemployment rate (ILO definition) fell by more than one percentage point to 7.2% in June 2012, since peaking at 8.5% in the third quarter of 2009.

Canada’s development aid: focused and effective but should be more generous and efficient

The strengths of Canada’s development co-operation include its well-respected field presence in its partner countries and its good track record as a constructive partner within the development co-operation and humanitarian communities.

Economy: Canada needs to boost innovation and human capital to sustain living standards

Canada has weathered the global economic crisis comparatively well but will have to become more productive to sustain its high standard of living, according to OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Canada.

Senior budget official country reviews of budgeting systems

The objective of senior budget official country reviews is to provide a comprehensive overview of the budget process in the country under examination, to evaluate national experiences in the light of international best practice and to provide specific policy recommendations.

Learning Beyond Fifteen - 10 years after PISA

Learning beyond Fifteen focuses on the development of reading proficiency between the ages of 15 and 24 using the results of a Canadian study that combines PISA data with a follow-up survey, the Youth in Transition Survey (YITS)

Learning Beyond Fifteen - Ten Years after PISA

'Learning beyond Fifteen' focuses on the development of reading proficiency between the ages of 15 and 24. It explores the results of the Canadian Youth in Transition Survey (YITS) that combines PISA data with a follow-up survey.

OECD Statistical Profile of Canada

The country statistical profiles include a wide range of indicators on economy, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health, information and communication, labour, migration, R&D, trade and society.

Regional Outlook 2011: Information by country

These country notes provide detailed quantitative and qualitative information on regional performance, institutions and policy settings in OECD members. They include a description of the country's administrative structure, regional policies and the contribution of regions to national growth.

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OECD Employment Outlook 2011 - How does Canada compare?

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