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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: |
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: |
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: |
Senior budget official country reviews of budgeting systemsEnglish | View long abstract 09-Dec-2008 The objective of senior budget official country reviews is to provide a comprehensive overview of the budget process in the country under examination, to evaluate national experiences in the light of international best practice and to provide specific policy recommendations. Also available: |
Tax reform for efficiency and fairness in CanadaEnglish | View long abstract 12-Aug-2008 Alexandra Bibbee In a context of fiscal surpluses,the Canadian government has been: markedly reducing corporate income and capital taxes; providing more personal tax relief especially at lower incomes and above all for saving; and cutting the federal value added tax (GST). 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: |
Economic survey of Canada 2008: Macroeconomic policies for the end of a boom cycleEnglish | View long abstract 11-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: |
Performance Budgeting in OECD CountriesEnglish | View long abstract 12-Nov-2007 Teresa Curristine This book reviews the experiences of eight OECD countries which have developed and used performance information in the budget process over the past ten years. The book offers guidelines and recommendations on adapting budget systems to promote the use of performance information. Also available: |
Trends in Severe Disability Among Elderly People (Health Working Paper No. 26)pdf,615Kb,English | View long abstract 30-Mar-2007 Gaétan Lafortune, Gaëlle Balestat As the number and share of the population aged 65 and over will continue to grow steadily in OECD countries over the next decades, improvements in the functional status of elderly people could help mitigate the rise in the demand for, and hence expenditure on, long-term care. Also available: |
Excerpt Economic Survey of Canada 2006: Business Taxationpdf,53Kb,English | View long abstract 26-Jun-2006 High taxes on business in Canada, in particular taxes on capital, tend to discourage companies from expanding by investing in new capital. Also available: |
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