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  • 10-February-2016

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    Overview of Health Policy in Canada

    The growth rate in health spending per capita in Canada has slowed down markedly in recent years, being close to zero in real terms since 2011. Life expectancy in Canada is one year higher than the OECD average, but rising alcohol consumption and obesity rates are growing risk factors to health. Canada could further improve the quality of care in order to cope better with rising prevalence of chronic diseases.

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  • 4-February-2016

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    Canada - Financing Democracy: Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns and the Risk of Policy Capture

    This case study reviews the Canadian Elections Act, the primary legal framework for funding and oversight of political parties, candidates and campaigns. It also discusses role, mandate and practices of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, and the challenges presented going forward.

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  • 24-November-2015

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    Education at a Glance 2015: Canada

    The 2015 edition introduces more detailed analysis of participation in early childhood and tertiary levels of education. The report also examines first generation tertiary-educated adults’ educational and social mobility, labour market outcomes for recent graduates, and participation in employer-sponsored formal and/or non-formal education.

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  • 21-May-2015

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    In it Together: Why less inequality benefits all-Canada

    This country note provides information on latest trends in income inequalities as well as key findings from the 2015 OECD report "In it Together: Why less inequality benefits all".

  • 9-September-2014

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    Canada Shows Highest Level of Tertiary Education Attainment, Says OECD

    According to new OECD data, Canada has a highly educated population, due in large part to high attainment rates at the college level. Furthermore, Canadian adults rank near the OECD average on foundational skills development, while Canadian youth rank above average.

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  • 24-July-2014

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    Deconstructing Canada’s housing markets: finance, affordability and urban sprawl

    House prices have increased significantly in Canada over the past decade, driving household debt and residential construction activity to historical highs.

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  • 17-July-2014

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    Measuring Innovation in Education Quebec,Canada

    The ability to measure innovation is essential to an improvement strategy in education. This country note analyses how the practices are changing within classrooms and educational organisations and how teachers develop and use their pedagogical resources.

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  • 17-July-2014

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    Overcoming skills shortages in Canada

    Skills shortages have developed in certain fields and regions in recent years. Earnings premiums for people in some professions, notably health, engineering and skilled trades have increased.

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  • 5-May-2014

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    “Happy, Healthy and Wise” are Top Priorities for American, Canadian Users of OECD Better Life Index

    When it comes to well-being, American users of the OECD Better Life Index (BLI) want to be happy, Canadians care most about health, while Latin Americans strive for better education. That’s according to user feedback as the Index marks its third birthday.

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  • 26-November-2013

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    Pensions at a Glance 2013 - Highlights for Canada

    Income poverty rates in old-age are relatively low in Canada but have increased over time. Public transfers contribute less to the incomes of the over 65s than capital...

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