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Jobs for Youth/Des Emplois pour les Jeunes : CANADA11-Jun-2008 OECD has launched a series of reports in 16 countries including Canada. Each report contains a survey of the main barriers to employment for young people, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to improve the transition from school to work. Also available:Related documents: |
Economic survey of Canada 2008: Modernising Canada's agricultural policies11-Jun-2008 Although agriculture’s share of GDP is near the OECD average, it is much larger than in other G7 economies. The sector is under the dual responsibility of the federal and provincial governments. Also available: |
Economic survey of Canada 2008: Achieving long-term sustainability of the energy sector11-Jun-2008 Achieving sustainable exploitation of its plentiful energy sources is one of the key challenges Canada will face in the years to come. Indeed, the economy relies considerably on energy based activities whose development has been encouraged by government policies. Also available: |
Economic survey of Canada 2008: Tax reform for efficiency and fairness11-Jun-2008 Canada has a long history of tax reform and has been actively cutting taxes since the late 1990s against a background of general government surpluses. The resulting gains in business tax competitiveness are expected to raise investment and attract foreign capital. Also available: |
Economic survey of Canada 2008: Macroeconomic policies for the end of a boom cycle11-Jun-2008 Since the turn of the century, Canada has benefited from strong demand for its natural resources and a sound policy framework, and its economy has performed remarkably well. Also available: |
Economic survey of Canada 2008: Adapting to new terms of trade, ageing and climate change11-Jun-2008 Canada is a top OECD performer and has done remarkably well in boosting female employment, reducing unemployment, avoiding Dutch disease, and cutting the debt and tax burdens. Also available: |
Economic survey of Canada 200811-Jun-2008
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Launch of the 2008 OECD Economic Survey of Canada and Jobs for Youth: Canada11-Jun-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General The OECD Secretary-General reminded the audience that Canada was in the middle of its 17th consecutive year of economic growth,and that its macroeconomic framework had resulted in low and stable inflation ... |
Canada’s youth labour market outperforms most OECD countries but a small group is left behind11-Jun-2008 Sustained economic growth and a very flexible labour market by international standards have contributed to rising employment rates and falling overall unemployment for all, including for youth. Also available: |