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#Canada's economy grew at an estimated rate of 4.6% in 2021, and is anticipated to have the strongest growth among the #G7 economies in 2022 and 2023? #cdneconomy
In 2021, #Canada had the highest #employmentgrowthrate & 2nd highest population growth rate of the #G7. #cdnjobs

#Canada has the most educated talent pool in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development #OECD: 60% of its population aged 25 to 64 has received tertiary level #education.
OECD, Education at a Glance, September 2021

Canada has enjoyed the lowest net debt to #GDP ratio in the #G7 for the last 15 years, with a current ratio of about 33%.
IMF, World Economic Outlook, April 2022
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#OECD #Canada

#Canada performs well in the #OECDBetterLifeIndex. Canada outperforms the average in income, jobs, education, health, environmental quality, social connections and life satisfaction based on available data.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/cana…

In #Canada, the average household net-adjusted #disposableincome per capita is USD 34 421 a year, more than the OECD average of USD 30 490 a year.

In Canada about 70% of people aged 15 to 64 in Canada have a paid job, above the OECD employment average of 66%. Some 73% of men are in paid work, compared with 67% of women. #cdnemployment

In #Canada, 92% of adults aged 25-64 have completed #postsecondaryeducation, higher than the OECD average of 79%. The average student scored 517 in reading literacy, maths and science in the OECD's (PISA). This score is higher than the OECD average of 488.

There is a strong sense of community and moderate levels of civic participation in Canada, where 93% of people believe that they know someone they could rely on in time of need, more than the OECD average of 91%.

1/2 In #Canada #voterturnout, a measure of citizens' participation in the political process, was 68% during recent elections, slightly lower than the OECD average of 69%. Social and economic status can affect voting rates;

2/2 voter turnout for the top 20% of the population is an estimated 69% and for the bottom 20% it is an estimated 65%.

In terms of health, #lifeexpectancy at birth in #Canada is around 82 years, one year higher than the OECD average of 81 years. Life expectancy for women is 84 years, compared with 80 for men.

When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Canadians gave it a 7 grade on average, higher than the OECD average of 6.7.
OECD Economic Surveys: Canada

#Canada is often at the top of the list of the best countries to live in. The country is typically praised for its affordability, access to education and health, political stability, individual freedom and environmental protection. #qualityoflife guscanada.com/news/canada-ra…

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These are the top 20 fastest-growing jobs in Canada for 2023 ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/thes…

Canada's economic freedom score is 76.6, making its economy the 15th freest in the 2022 Index. Canada is ranked 1st among 32 countries in the Americas region, and its overall score is above the regional and world averages. heritage.org/index/country/…