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OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Canadapdf,101Kb,English | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Summary of economic developments and projections for Canada from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
Open markets and enhanced global cooperation are key to a stronger, cleaner and fairer world economyEnglish | View long abstract 10-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General In the coming years, the world economy will need a much more solid connection between public policy and the citizen for which policy is made. The spinal cord of that connection can be summed up in one question: What kind of world economy do we want to create? |
Toronto must be more competitive, says OECDEnglish | View long abstract 09-Nov-2009 Toronto is home to 40% of the Canada’s business headquarters, the world’s seventh largest stock exchange, and it produces almost 20% of the national GDP. |
Restoring growth in a post-bailout era: the crucial contribution of citiesEnglish | View long abstract 09-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General After two years of bad news and trillions of dollars of losses, the global economy is now stabilising. The challenge is to move from a policy-based recovery to self-sustained growth. How can cities, the main economic engines of this world, contribute to build stronger, cleaner and fairer economies? |
OECD Territorial Reviews: Toronto, CanadaEnglish | View long abstract 30-Oct-2009 The review proposes a new sustainable competitiveness agenda to enhance productivity in Toronto. This agenda could focus on innovation, cultural diversity and infrastructure; and apply a green lens to policies. |
Government at a Glance: Country note for Canadapdf,542Kb,English | View long abstract 22-Oct-2009 This country note, based on the new biennial publication Government at a glance, provides indicators describing key elements underlying government structure and performance of Canada, from the perspective of revenues, expenditures and employment. Related documents: |
Employment Outlook 2009 Country Notes: Canadapdf,151Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Sep-2009 The OECD Employment Outlook indicates that Canada’s unemployment rate was slow to take off, but is predicted to reach almost 10% by 2010. Since peaking in October 2008, full-time employment has dropped by 486 000. Related documents: |
Interim Economic Assessment – clarification of annual projectionsEnglish | View long abstract 04-Sep-2009 Jørgen Elmeskov, Acting Head, Economics Department The calculated calendar year growth rates for 2009 published in the OECD’s latest interim economic assessment are computed by mechanically extending the GDP outturn data up to the second quarter of 2009 ... |
Doing Better for Children: Highlights for Canadapdf,117Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Sep-2009 Canada receives solid marks in Doing Better for Children , the OECD’s first report on the well-being of children. But there are areas which may need policy attention to improve the lives of Canadian children, including reducing child poverty and youth risk-taking. Related documents: |
Spend early on children, says OECDEnglish | View long abstract 01-Sep-2009 Governments should invest more money on children in the first six years of their lives to reduce social inequality and help all children, especially the most vulnerable, have happier lives, according to the OECD’s first ever report on child well-being in its 30 member countries. Also available: |