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Canada Global Reports and Rankings
Understanding Canada’s position in various global reports and rankings is crucial for companies seeking to expand their operations into the country. These reports and rankings offer valuable insights into various aspects of the Canadian business environment, including competitiveness, ease of doing business, innovation, and infrastructure.
By analyzing these reports, companies can gain a deeper understanding of the potential opportunities and challenges they may encounter in the Canadian market.
World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index – Canada
- Current Canada Ranking: 14th (out of 141 economies) in 2023.
- Impact on Doing Business: Canada’s high ranking in the GCI indicates a strong overall business environment characterized by a skilled workforce, sound institutions, and a developed infrastructure. This can be positive for companies looking to establish or expand their operations in Canada, as it suggests a stable and supportive environment for conducting business.
World Bank Group Doing Business Report – Canada
- Current Canada Ranking: Not ranked since 2018 due to methodological changes.
- Impact on Doing Business: While the World Bank no longer ranks individual countries in the Doing Business report, the data they collect can still be valuable for understanding specific aspects of the business environment in Canada, such as starting a business, dealing with construction permits, and trading across borders.
World Bank Group Worldwide Governance Indicators – Canada
- Current Canada Ranking:
- Voice and Accountability: 94th percentile
- Political Stability and Absence of Violence: 98th percentile
- Government Effectiveness: 91st percentile
- Regulatory Quality: 94th percentile
- Rule of Law: 96th percentile
- Control of Corruption: 95th percentile
World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report – Canada
The Global Information Technology Report features the iteration of the Networked Readiness Index. The Networked Readiness Index assesses the factors, policies, and institutions that enable a country to fully leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for increased competitiveness and well-being.The last Global information Technology report was released in 2016.
Canada World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report
Canada ranks 25th globally in 2023.
Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index – Canada
Canada ranks 12th globally in 2022.
Provides various data points relevant to doing business in Canada, including GDP, trade statistics, and inflation rates
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Offers various reports and data on Canada covering various aspects of the economy and society.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Canada, including demographics, economy, government, and infrastructure.
Canada World Trade Organization Trade Profile
Provides information on Canada’s trade policies and statistics.
Canada World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index
Canada ranks 15th globally in 2023.
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome
Ranks Canada’s startup ecosystem 21st globally in 2023
International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Canada
Provides reports and data on Canada’s economy and financial system
GSMA Mobile Economy 2023 Report
Provides data and insights on Canada’s mobile communications sector
ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators
Provides data on Canada’s information and communication technology infrastructure
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Provides information on Canada’s adoption of international standards
References
- World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index – Canada
- World Bank Group Doing Business Report – Canada
- World Bank Group Worldwide Governance Indicators
- World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report – Canada
- World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report
- Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index
- World Bank Open Data – Canada
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
- World Factbook – Canada
- World Trade Organization Trade Profile
- World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index
- The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- GSMA Mobile Economy Report
- ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)