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OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Canada

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19-Nov-2009

Summary of economic developments and projections for Canada from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

Key economic projections by country

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19-Nov-2009

Economic forecasts for GDP, unemployment, inflation and fiscal balance.

Interim Economic Assessment – clarification of annual projections

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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 ...

Making innovation strategy succeed in a globalised world

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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 ...

Inflation responses to recent shocks: do G7 countries behave differently?

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01-Apr-2009

Lukas Vogel, Elena Rusticelli, Pete Richardson, Stéphanie Guichard and Christian Gianella

This paper uses a variety of empirical methods to examine the apparent differences in monetary policy stances as between the United States and other G7 economies.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Canada Country Note

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03-Mar-2009

This note, taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2008 priorities for Canada.

Canada - external links to macroeconomic reports and data

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02-Feb-2009

External links to: recent economic data; current interest rates and exchange rates; latest macroeconomic reports; current outlook and projections; government budget information; speeches; relevant si ...

Tax reform for efficiency and fairness in Canada

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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).

Modernising Canada’s agricultural policies

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05-Aug-2008

Peter Jarrett and Shuji Kobayakawa

The agricultural sector in Canada is relatively large, compared to those in most other G7 countries. In recent years, the federal and provincial governments have undertaken a number of sectoral reforms to meet the competitiveness and environmental challenges that it faces.

Achieving sustainability of the energy sector in Canada

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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.