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Measuring progress towards a bolder Canadian future

This is Century Initiative’s 2nd annual National Scorecard on Canada’s Growth and Prosperity. It sets a bold economic vision for the country. The Scorecard assesses 38 indicators across six focus areas. It provides a strategic window, into where Canada leads, remains on track, needs to focus attention, or is falling behind on the issues that will influence Canada’s future.

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Leading

Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals.

On track

Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.

Needs attention

Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Falling behind

Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Focus area: Growing to 100 million

A bigger Canada is a bolder Canada. With 100 million people, we will have the skills, ingenuity and drive to build a tax base and economy that can sustain our quality of life and grow our influence.

Growing to 100 million indicators

Indicator: Population growth

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Immigrant admissions

On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.

Indicator: Fertility rate

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Life expectancy

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

To learn more about this focus area and its indicators, visit the Growing to 100 million page.

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Focus area: Immigration

New Canadians bring their drive, their grit and their ingenuity to meet Canada’s labour market needs, catalyze innovation in our economy and strengthen the fabric of our society.

Immigration indicators

Indicator: Global reputation

Leading: Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals.

Indicator: Public support for immigration

On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.

Indicator: Regional retention of immigrants

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Migrant integration policy

On track: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Immigrant income gap

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: International students transitioning to permanent residence

On track: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

To learn more about this focus area and its indicators, visit the Immigration page.

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Focus area: Economy, innovation & entrepreneurship

The modern economy rewards innovation, creativity and the willingness to build something new. This is a critical foundation for sustainable and shared prosperity.

Economy, innovation & entrepreneurship indicators

Indicator: Early-stage entrepreneurship

On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.

Indicator: Business spending on R&D

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Innovation

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Productivity

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Business growth

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Diversity in leadership

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Strength of Indigenous economy

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: GDP per capita

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Household debt

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Income inequality

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Global competitiveness

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

To learn more about this focus area and its indicators, visit the Economy, innovation & entrepreneurship page.

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Focus area: Education, skills & employment

Canadians need the skills that tomorrow’s economy requires if Canada is to compete and prosper. And they need to be able to use them. This means high-performing education and training systems, supports for lifelong learning, and creating good jobs. Canada’s long-term prosperity depends on our education systems supporting lifelong learning, so that Canadian workers can adapt as the economy changes.

Education, skills & employment indicators

Indicator: Performance in reading, science and math among 15-year-olds

Leading: Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals.

Indicator: Post-secondary attainment

Leading: Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals.

Indicator: Youth not in employment, education or Training (NEET)

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Participation in adult learning

On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.

Indicator: Employment rate

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Incidence of low-wage work

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

To learn more about this focus area and its indicators, visit the Education, skills & employment page.

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Focus area: Support for children & families

A growing Canada needs supports for Canadian families who choose to have children. Robust family supports mean more people working, more jobs, and more economic growth.

Support for children & families indicators

Indicator: Child care participation

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Parental leave uptake

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Employment rate for mothers

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Child poverty

On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.

Indicator: Youth well-being

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

To learn more about this focus area and its indicators, visit the Support for children & families page.

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Focus area: Infrastructure & environment

A bigger and bolder future for Canada requires infrastructure to support it. It must keep pace with a growing population and be resilient to climate change. This includes all kinds of infrastructure, such as affordable housing, digital infrastructure, climate adaptation and urban infrastructure like public transit.

Infrastructure & environment indicators

Indicator: Investment in infrastructure

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Housing affordability

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Broadband uptake

On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.

Indicator: Population density of metropolitan areas

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Climate change performance

Falling behind: Canada is lagging compared to similar countries or failing to meet the target identified for the indicator. Significant work is needed to meet the target in future years.

Indicator: Resilience

Needs attention: Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.

To learn more about this focus area and its indicators, visit the Infrastructure & environment page.

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