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Canada
| Total population (m.): | 33.9 |
| GDP per capita (USD): | 35812 |
Books, reports and articles
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Supersized Superannuation:The Startling Fair-Value Cost of Canadian Public Service Pensions
Laurin, Alexandre; Robson, William, 2010, 60-68
Governments are major employers, and many provide defined benefit pension plans with full inflation indexing and generous early retirement provisions. Hence, changes in thinking about, and accounting for, the costs of defined benefit pension plans have major implications for...
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Laurin, Alexandre; Robson, William, 2010, 60-68
Governments are major employers, and many provide defined benefit pension plans with full inflation indexing and generous early retirement provisions. Hence, changes in thinking about, and accounting for, the costs of defined benefit pension plans have major implications for...
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ISSA Crisis Monitor Project: Country case study - Canada
Wood, Alan, ISSA, 2010, 12 p.
The onset of the crisis precipitated a drop in demand for Canadian exports in 2007 and a recession in 2008. The labour market effect materialized in 2009, when employment fell for the fourth consecutive month in February 2009 bringing total losses since the peak of October...
English, Spanish
Wood, Alan, ISSA, 2010, 12 p.
The onset of the crisis precipitated a drop in demand for Canadian exports in 2007 and a recession in 2008. The labour market effect materialized in 2009, when employment fell for the fourth consecutive month in February 2009 bringing total losses since the peak of October...
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Sickness, disability and work: Breaking the barriers - Canada opportunities for collaboration
OECD, 2010, 85 p.
How is it possible for average health status of the population to improve while many workers continue to leave the labour market permanently due to health problems or disability, forced to rely on welfare to survive? At the same time, many working-age adults with reduced work...
English, French
OECD, 2010, 85 p.
How is it possible for average health status of the population to improve while many workers continue to leave the labour market permanently due to health problems or disability, forced to rely on welfare to survive? At the same time, many working-age adults with reduced work...
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Treating patients as consumers
2009 Canadian health care consumer survey report
Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, 2010, 24 p.
Treat patients as consumers. Improve service levels and deliver personalized programs. Provide greater access to patient health care records. Offer more education and options for health self-management. According to the findings of Deloitte’s 2009 Canadian health care...
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2009 Canadian health care consumer survey report
Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, 2010, 24 p.
Treat patients as consumers. Improve service levels and deliver personalized programs. Provide greater access to patient health care records. Offer more education and options for health self-management. According to the findings of Deloitte’s 2009 Canadian health care...
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Lone mothers, worfare and precarious employment: time for a canadian basic income?
Evans, Patricia M., Blackwell Publishing, 2009, 45-65
The growth of precarious employment poses significant challenges to current social assistance income support policies yet it remains largely neglected in policy-making arenas. Drawing upon qualitative data from a study in Ontario, Canada, this paper examines the particular...
English, French, German, Spanish
Evans, Patricia M., Blackwell Publishing, 2009, 45-65
The growth of precarious employment poses significant challenges to current social assistance income support policies yet it remains largely neglected in policy-making arenas. Drawing upon qualitative data from a study in Ontario, Canada, this paper examines the particular...
English, French, German, Spanish
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Optimal pension financing: Optimal financing of social security pension schemes
Guérard, Yves, ISSA, 2008, 12 p.
As Design drives costs, it is a very important consideration in exploring optimal financing paths of social security schemes, which the Organizing Committee recognized by devoting the next session to this very topic i.e. "Competing views of social security pension design and...
English, French
Guérard, Yves, ISSA, 2008, 12 p.
As Design drives costs, it is a very important consideration in exploring optimal financing paths of social security schemes, which the Organizing Committee recognized by devoting the next session to this very topic i.e. "Competing views of social security pension design and...
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Optimal pension financing: To fund or not to fund? Is there risk involved in funding?
Ménard, Jean-Claude, ISSA, 2008, 7 p.
Different countries have implemented a variety of social security schemes in order to provide a degree of retirement income security for their citizens. These schemes vary greatly in terms of their administration and regulation, contribution levels, benefit provisions, type...
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Ménard, Jean-Claude, ISSA, 2008, 7 p.
Different countries have implemented a variety of social security schemes in order to provide a degree of retirement income security for their citizens. These schemes vary greatly in terms of their administration and regulation, contribution levels, benefit provisions, type...
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A Tale of Two Pension Plans: The Differing Fortunes of the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans
Tamagno, Edward, Caledon Institute of Social Policy, 2008, 37 p.
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) are headed towards an historical crossroads. The most recent actuarial valuation of the CPP shows that the federal scheme is sound in its financing and should remain financially sound for the foreseeable future,...
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Tamagno, Edward, Caledon Institute of Social Policy, 2008, 37 p.
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) are headed towards an historical crossroads. The most recent actuarial valuation of the CPP shows that the federal scheme is sound in its financing and should remain financially sound for the foreseeable future,...
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The health care systems of the USA and Canada:forever on divergent paths ?
Cacace, Mirella; Schmid, Achim, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 396-417
Over all OECD healthcare systems, we identify increasing similarities and common trends, especially with regard to the role of the state. Yet two countries, the USA and Canada, have 'parted at the crossroads' since the 1960s and therefore are quite frequently cited as examples...
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Cacace, Mirella; Schmid, Achim, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 396-417
Over all OECD healthcare systems, we identify increasing similarities and common trends, especially with regard to the role of the state. Yet two countries, the USA and Canada, have 'parted at the crossroads' since the 1960s and therefore are quite frequently cited as examples...
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A global look at public perceptions of health problems, priorities, and donors: the Kaiser/Pew global health survey
What are the biggest health challenges and are donors doing enough?: countries have their say
Brodie, Mollyann; ... et al., , Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007, 80 p.
This survey, conducted jointly by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global Attitudes Project, asked people in 47 countries around the world how they perceived and prioritised health challenges, as well as their opinions of donor efforts. Findings showed that HIV and...
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What are the biggest health challenges and are donors doing enough?: countries have their say
Brodie, Mollyann; ... et al., , Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2007, 80 p.
This survey, conducted jointly by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Global Attitudes Project, asked people in 47 countries around the world how they perceived and prioritised health challenges, as well as their opinions of donor efforts. Findings showed that HIV and...
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Members making a difference
ICMIF Development Case Studies Report
International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation, (ICMIF), ICMIF, 2007, 40 p.
This publication brings together several short case studies on how members of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) are successfully extending the outreach of insurance to the low-income population.Not only do these case studies demonstrate the...
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ICMIF Development Case Studies Report
International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation, (ICMIF), ICMIF, 2007, 40 p.
This publication brings together several short case studies on how members of the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) are successfully extending the outreach of insurance to the low-income population.Not only do these case studies demonstrate the...
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Websites
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CLEISS : Régimes locaux
Centre des liaisons européennes et internationales de sécurité sociale, CLEISS
Cette page web aborde les différents aspects des systèmes de protection sociale locale dans les différents pays : organisation, financement, risques couverts. (Source : CLEISS)
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Centre des liaisons européennes et internationales de sécurité sociale, CLEISS
Cette page web aborde les différents aspects des systèmes de protection sociale locale dans les différents pays : organisation, financement, risques couverts. (Source : CLEISS)
French
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World Health Organization : Countries
WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
English, French, Spanish
WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
English, French, Spanish
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NATLEX : Country Profiles
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
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ILO social security inquiry
Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
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Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
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Mutual Information System on Social Protection of the Council of Europe (MISSCEO)
Council of Europe
The Mutual Information System on Social Protection of the Council of Europe (MISSCEO) started its work in 1999 and aims to promote regular exchange of information on social protection in the member states of the Council of Europe that are not members of the European Union...
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Council of Europe
The Mutual Information System on Social Protection of the Council of Europe (MISSCEO) started its work in 1999 and aims to promote regular exchange of information on social protection in the member states of the Council of Europe that are not members of the European Union...
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Pan American Health Organization
Pan American Health Organization; WHO, PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American...
English, Spanish
Pan American Health Organization; WHO, PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American...
English, Spanish
Annual and statistical reports
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Social Security Statistics Canada and Provinces
Human Resources and Skills Development, HRSD
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Human Resources and Skills Development, HRSD
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Annual Report [Canada Pension Plan Investment Board]
Pension Plan Investment Board, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is a professional investment management organization that invests the assets of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) not required to pay current benefits. Created by an Act of Parliament in December 1997 as part of the successful CPP reforms,...
English, French
Pension Plan Investment Board, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is a professional investment management organization that invests the assets of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) not required to pay current benefits. Created by an Act of Parliament in December 1997 as part of the successful CPP reforms,...
English, French
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Annual Report [Office of the Chief Actuary Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]
Office of the Chief Actuary Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
OSFI works with industry and our government partners to find the best route through an increasingly complex, dynamic and global financial landscape. [Source : www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca]
English, French
Office of the Chief Actuary Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
OSFI works with industry and our government partners to find the best route through an increasingly complex, dynamic and global financial landscape. [Source : www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca]
English, French
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Rapport annuel [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]
Office of the Chief Actuary Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
Le BSIF collabore avec l'industrie et ses partenaires gouvernementaux pour trouver la meilleure voie possible dans un contexte financier sans cesse plus complexe, dynamique et mondial. [Source : www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca]
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Office of the Chief Actuary Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
Le BSIF collabore avec l'industrie et ses partenaires gouvernementaux pour trouver la meilleure voie possible dans un contexte financier sans cesse plus complexe, dynamique et mondial. [Source : www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca]
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Statistiques sur les régimes complémentaires de retraite
Francis Bernier, ; Fortin, François, RRQ
Ce document présente le portrait des régimes complémentaires de retraite auxquels participent les travailleurs québécois. On y trouve entre autres diverses données financières et des statistiques sur les participants. La dernière section traite plus particulièrement...
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Francis Bernier, ; Fortin, François, RRQ
Ce document présente le portrait des régimes complémentaires de retraite auxquels participent les travailleurs québécois. On y trouve entre autres diverses données financières et des statistiques sur les participants. La dernière section traite plus particulièrement...
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Rapport annuel [Régie des rentes du Québec]
Régie des rentes du Québec, RRQ
Le rapport annuel est le principal instrument de reddition de comptes publique qui permet d'apprécier la performance de la Régie. Il contient notamment le message du président-directeur général, la présentation de la Régie, les faits saillants, les résultats obtenus en...
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Régie des rentes du Québec, RRQ
Le rapport annuel est le principal instrument de reddition de comptes publique qui permet d'apprécier la performance de la Régie. Il contient notamment le message du président-directeur général, la présentation de la Régie, les faits saillants, les résultats obtenus en...
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Statistiques sur les cotisants et les bénéficiaires du Régime de rentes du Québec
Latulippe, Yann; Pelletier, Martine, RRQ
Ce document présente des renseignements statistiques sur les cotisants et les bénéficiaires du Régime de rentes du Québec. (Source: www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca)
French
Latulippe, Yann; Pelletier, Martine, RRQ
Ce document présente des renseignements statistiques sur les cotisants et les bénéficiaires du Régime de rentes du Québec. (Source: www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca)
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Statistiques annuelles [Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec]
Sylvie Blouin, Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec
Ce document contient une série de tableaux et graphiques qui présentent les différentes activités de la CSST au cours de l'année, en regard des éléments de sa mission, soit la prévention-inspection, la réparation et le financement. (Source: www.csst.qc.ca)
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Sylvie Blouin, Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec
Ce document contient une série de tableaux et graphiques qui présentent les différentes activités de la CSST au cours de l'année, en regard des éléments de sa mission, soit la prévention-inspection, la réparation et le financement. (Source: www.csst.qc.ca)
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Rapport annuel de gestion avec appendice statistique
Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec
Outre la présentation de la Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST), le Rapport annuel de gestion contient les résultats obtenus par l'organisme et une description de ses ressources. On y précise également de quelle façon la CSST répond aux...
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Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec
Outre la présentation de la Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST), le Rapport annuel de gestion contient les résultats obtenus par l'organisme et une description de ses ressources. On y précise également de quelle façon la CSST répond aux...
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Social Assistance Statistical Report
Directeurs fédéral-provinciaux-territoriaux (FPT) du soutien du revenu
English, French
Directeurs fédéral-provinciaux-territoriaux (FPT) du soutien du revenu
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Statistiques sur le Soutien aux enfants
Fortin, François, RRQ
Ce document trace le portrait des familles bénéficiaires du Soutien aux enfants en 2008. [Source : www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca]
French
Fortin, François, RRQ
Ce document trace le portrait des familles bénéficiaires du Soutien aux enfants en 2008. [Source : www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca]
French