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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: |
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 ... |
Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2009: How Does Canada Comparepdf,113Kb,English | View long abstract 01-Jul-2009 Total health spending accounted for 10.1% of GDP in Canada in 2007, more than one percentage point higher than the average of 8.9% in OECD countries. Related documents: |
Pensions at a Glance 2009: Highlights for Canadapdf,445Kb,English | View long abstract 23-Jun-2009 The proportion of retirement incomes coming from private pensions and other financial assets in Canada is one of the highest among the 30 OECD countries. Old-age income safety-nets are amongst the highest in the OECD, helping Canada have one of the lowest poverty levels... Related documents: |
Making innovation strategy succeed in a globalised worldEnglish | View long abstract 08-Jun-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General In his remarks delivered at the International Economic Forum of the Americas, Mr. Gurría affirmed that innovation will be the key to foster economic growth and to tackle the major global and social challenges ... Also available:Related documents: |
