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Canada must review tax policies to remain competitive with the US: OECD
US tax reform has enhanced the attractiveness of investing there at the expense of investing in Canada.
Europe expects to be hit by US tariffs on steel and aluminum
EU has threatened retaliatory tariffs.
OECD says countries need to defend multilateralism despite threats
At a crossroads and needs to be adapted to new economic, financial and policy challenges.
OECD raises outlook for Canadian growth to 2.2% this year
Watchdog says protectionism remains a key risk that would negatively affect confidence, investment and jobs.
Morneau says Canada must do better on gender gaps in pay and participation
OECD rating has Canada at eighth of 29 countries for female workforce participation, 15th for equal pay for equal work.
Canada’s approach to carbon pricing ambitious, challenging: OECD
Suggests Canada will likely feel pressure to eventually nationalize many parts of the carbon price system.
World economy growing faster than in years, but not for long: OECD
Chief Economist urges faster re-training of workers amid drastic technological changes.
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Canada not walking the walk on cutting greenhouse gas emissions: OECD leader
Angel Gurria notes a willingness to reduce emissions but falling far short of targets.
OECD raises outlook for Canadian economy this year
Forecast for global economic growth was unchanged at 3.5%.
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OECD raises Canada’s economic outlook to 2.4% growth
Growth to be driven by exports, better commodities market and government spending.
OECD maintains low growth view of Canada’s economy
Paris-based think tank says the world economy is trapped in a period of low growth.
OECD cuts forecast for Canadian economic growth
Think-tank trims Canadian growth outlook to 1.2% this year.
Canada’s job market still lags pre-recession level: OECD report
Still about two percentage points below the pre-crisis level (Q4, 2007).
Younger generation looking for better work-life balance
Strategies needed for companies to attract and retain talented workers.
OECD lauds Ottawa’s approach to boosting economy
Canada is taking the right measures to break out of the low-growth trap, organization’s secretary general says.
