OECD Economic Surveys: Canada
- Frequency :
- Every 18 months
- ISSN :
- 1999-0081 (online)
- ISSN :
- 1995-302X (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/19990081
OECD’s periodic surveys of the Canadian economy. Each edition surveys the major challenges faced by the country, evaluates the short-term outlook, and makes specific policy recommendations. Special chapters take a more detailed look at specific challenges. Extensive statistical information is included in charts and graphs.
OECD Economic Surveys: Canada 2001
- Publication Date :
- 06 Sep 2001
- Pages :
- 108
- ISBN :
- 9789264193932 (PDF) ; 9789264191402 (print)
- DOI :
- 10.1787/eco_surveys-can-2001-en
This 2001 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Canada's economy examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and include a special feature on improving public spending outcomes.
Table of Contents
Assessment and Recommendations
I. Macroeconomic Performance
-The external and policy environment
-Following a period of strong growth, activity has slowed markedly
-The deline in unemployment has bottomed out
-Inflation has not yet receded
-The external balance has moved into substantial surplus
-Short-term prospects
-The medium-term outlook
II. Macroeconomic Policies
-Monetary management
-The fiscal stance
III. Improving Public Spending Outcomes
-Trends in and forces shaping government spending
-Assessing public expenditure outcomes
-Some policy challenges
IV. Structural Issues and Policies
-Product-market performance: Is trend productivity poised to take off?
-Labour market: Still high structural unemployment
-A brief look at financial market reform
-Summary and assessment
Annex I. Developments in Government Spending
Annex II. Legislated Fiscal Rules for the Provinces and Territories
Annex III. Treasury Board's Review Criteria in Reporting Accountability for Results
Annex IV. Best Practices on Fiscal Transparency
Annex V. The Government of Canada's Self-Assessment of the Fiscal Management System in Relation to the IMF's Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency
Annex VI. Financial and Performance Reports of the Federal Government
Annex VII. Examples of Collaborated and Delegated Arrangements
Annex VIII. Calendar of Main Economic Events