Governments are major issuers of debt instruments in the global financial market. While there is more work to be done, Canadians are better off today thanks to these investments. OECD iLibrary Special chapters in the 2018 Survey focus on making the most of immigration and increasing inclusiveness for women, youth and seniors. Selection of economic immigrants has been refined and integration programmes developed to close this gap, but these measures need to be taken further. Search for related information by keyword: fin.financepublic-financepublique.fin@canada.ca. OECD's dissemination platform for all published content - books, serials and statistics Archive - Households' financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Canada's federal debt-to-GDP (gross domestic product) ratio remains firmly on a downward track and the deficit-to-GDP ratio is projected to reach 0.5 per cent in 2022–23. The Government continues to monitor these issues and will ensure that any actions it takes will strengthen and grow the middle class, help people working hard to join the middle class, and grow the economy over the long term. More information on Budgeting and public expenditures. July 23, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada. South Korea and the United Kingdom follow close behind, with household debt in excess of 80 per cent of national GDP. The report covers macroeconomic developments, monetary and fiscal policy, the housing market and environmental sustainability. Governments are major issuers of debt instruments in the global financial market. The report also gave positive recognition to the Government's historic investments in infrastructure and its first-ever National Housing Strategy, as well as the expected positive impacts of the new Employment Insurance Parental Sharing Benefit. Canada has a well-run immigration system. Households' financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Households' financial and non-financial a "Our government's plan – to invest in people, to strengthen and grow the middle class, and to build an economy that works for everyone – is working. Country methodological notes provide information on debt issuance in each country Tables and methodological notes by country, © The OECD found Canada's household debt-to-GDP ratio had ballooned to 101 percent — significantly higher than any of the 35 developed and developing countries the group monitors Canada had the highest growth rate among G7 countries in 2017, and GDP growth is projected to remain solid in the coming year. This volume provides quantitative information on central government debt instruments Associated links. Government Debt to GDP in Canada averaged 78.23 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 100.20 percent in 1996 and a record low of 44.90 percent in 1980. 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Approval was partially successful, following selected items could not be processed due to error, http://instance.metastore.ingenta.com/content/component/gov_debt_stat-2012-5-en, https://doi.org/10.1787/gov_debt_stat-2012-5-en, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, OECD Central Government Debt Statistics 2012, National Accounts of OECD Countries, General Government Accounts 2012, Debt Management and Government Securities Markets in the 21st Century, Advances in Risk Management of Government Debt, https://doi.org/10.1787/gov_debt_stat-2012-en. I'm pleased that the OECD has recognized the soundness of our plan and the benefits it is delivering for Canadians.". Canada's total government net debt-to-GDP ratio is the lowest among G7 countries. The OECD warned that rising private debt loads in both advanced and developing economies pose a risk to growth as Canada, South Korea and … The Government of Canada's plan to invest in the middle class is delivering growth that works for everyone, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Survey of Canada. Canada's total government net debt-to-GDP ratio is the lowest among G7 countries. This volume provides quantitative information on central government debt instruments for the 34 OECD member countries to meet the analytical requirements of users such as policy makers, debt management experts and market analysts. Immigrants are generally well integrated, although their earnings are considerably lower than those of the comparable native-born. “Household and corporate debt in many advanced and emerging market economies is high,” reads the OECD’s release. Bloomberg reports that national household debt totals more than 100 per cent of Canada’s GDP. The Government of Canada's plan to invest in the middle class is delivering growth that works for everyone, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Survey of Canada. policy and selling techniques. Country methodological notes provide information on debt issuance in each country as well as on the institutional and regulatory framework governing debt management policy and selling techniques. News headlines often point to a looming housing crash in Canada — a believable story given the U.S. financial crisis fresh in our memory, the ballooning house prices in some of Canada’s largest cities and record high household debt levels among Canadians. The OECD Economic Survey of Canada is a biennial report that provides in-depth analysis of the Canadian economy, along with recommendations for policymakers. as policy makers, debt management experts and market analysts.  Statistics are presented An unexpected correction in the housing market also presents a risk, but is of lesser concern. Canada's federal debt-to-GDP (gross domestic product) ratio remains firmly on a downward track and the deficit-to-GDP ratio is projected to reach 0.5 per cent in 2022–23. The OECD report found that most Canadians are doing well when it comes to measures of well-being, including health, education and skills, personal security and the quality of the environment. The Survey found that Canada's immigration system is highly successful and well run; and that women and youth will benefit from the Government's initiatives to advance gender equality and improve labour market information and skills training. Since 2016, Canadians have created hundreds of thousands of jobs, pushing unemployment to 40-year lows. Pierre-Olivier HerbertPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Financepierre-olivier.herbert@canada.ca613-369-5696, Media RelationsDepartment of Finance Canadafin.media-media.fin@canada.ca613-369-4000, Phone: 613-369-3710Facsimile: 613-369-4065TTY: 613-369-3230E-mail: fin.financepublic-financepublique.fin@canada.ca. for the 34 OECD member countries to meet the analytical requirements of users such Canada recorded a government debt equivalent to 89.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018/2019 fiscal year. You will not receive a reply. The OECD report also assessed economic developments that may pose a risk to Canada's economic outlook, and found that the greatest uncertainty relates to the ongoing renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, as well as the imposition of other restrictions on trade, notably by the United States. Today's OECD report echoes the findings of the July 2018 final report of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual Article IV Mission to Canada, which found that the Government of Canada's plan to invest in the middle class is leading to growth that works for everyone. Organisation for Economic. according to a comprehensive standard framework to allow cross-country comparison.  Statistics are presented according to a comprehensive standard framework to allow cross-country comparison. For enquiries, contact us. Finance Minister Bill Morneau welcomed today's release, which confirmed the strength of Canada's economy and the soundness of the Government's economic plan. Published on April 26, 2013Also available in: French. Central government debt by instrument, amounts outstanding at end of period: Canada, Central government debt by instrument, gross and net issues: Canada.