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Labour market discrimination still a big problem in OECD countriesEnglish | View long abstract 02-Jul-2008 Women are 20% less likely than men to have a paid job in OECD countries and they earn on average 17% less than men, according to the latest edition of OECD’s Employment Outlook. Also available: |
Employment Outlook 2008 - How does Canada compare ?pdf,75Kb,English | View long abstract 02-Jul-2008 The OECD Employment Outlook takes an annual look at key issues in employment. This document highlights findings from the Employment Outlook Edition 2008 relevant to Canada. Related documents: |
Achieving sustainability of the energy sector in CanadaEnglish | View long abstract 30-Jun-2008 Annabelle Mourougane Energy represents a major sustainable development challenge for Canada. Eventually the main challenge will be to curb greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), despite the rapid expansion of high emitting sectors. Also available:Related documents: |
Environmental performance of agriculture in OECD countries since 1990: Canadapdf,283Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Jun-2008 This country section is an extract from chapter 3 of the OECD publication (2008) Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries since 1990 . Also available:Related documents: |
List of Canadian useful websites on agri-environmental issuespdf,77Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Jun-2008 Canada website information |
Jobs for Youth/Des Emplois pour les Jeunes : CANADAEnglish | View long abstract 11-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: |
Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Canada, 2008pdf,256Kb,English | View long abstract 11-Jun-2008 Canada’s economic performance has been among the best in the OECD as a sound policy framework has enabled the country to take advantage of strong global growth and soaring terms of trade. The economy has ... Also available: |
Economic survey of Canada 2008: Modernising Canada's agricultural policiesEnglish | View long abstract 11-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 sectorEnglish | View long abstract 11-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 fairnessEnglish | View long abstract 11-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: |
