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Government at a Glance: Country note for Canadapdf,540Kb,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 ... |
Interim economic assessment for OECD countriespdf,1Mb,English | View long abstract 03-Sep-2009 Jørgen Elmeskov, Acting Head, Economics Department Two months ahead of the publication of the OECD’s next “Economic Outlook,” Jorgen Elmeskov, acting chief economist, presents an update of the economic situation for the next two quarters in G7 countries. Also available:Related documents: |
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: |
Distributed Public Governance: Agencies, Authorities and Other Autonomous Bodies in Canadapdf,243Kb,English | View long abstract 17-Aug-2009 Canada’s experience in creating new organisational forms for service delivery is a product of its distinct culture and its political form, federalism. In 1867, Canada adopted a federal form of government. ... Related documents: |
Agreement between Canada and the Netherlands Antilles for the exchange of information relating to tax matterspdf,82Kb,English | View long abstract 14-Aug-2009 Agreement between Canada and the Netherlands Antilles for the exchange of information relating to tax matters |
Performance Budgeting in Canadapdf,347Kb,English | View long abstract 29-Jul-2009 This article describes the performance budgeting reforms of the government of Canada, the five main lessons learned over the past 30 years, and the current initiatives to strengthen performance measurement ... Related documents: |
Guidance Note Compliance Management of Large Business Task Group: Experiences and Practices of Eight OECD Countriespdf,767Kb,English | View long abstract 03-Jul-2009 Large business taxpayers have different characteristics and tax compliance behaviour and, therefore, present different risks to the revenue. To manage risks effectively, the revenue body needs to develop ... |
