This is Century Initiative’s 3rd annual National Scorecard on Canada’s Growth and Prosperity. The Scorecard assesses 39 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.
Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals.
Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.
Canada has not met the target identified for the indicator but, with intervention and support, it could meet the target in future years.
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.
A bolder Canada is a bigger 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. Getting there means boosting both immigration and fertility rates.
On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term. Upgraded from “Needs Attention” in 2022 National Scorecard.
Leading: Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals. Upgraded from “On Track” in 2022 National Scorecard.
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.
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.
Go to Growing to 100 millionCanada’s immigration system must attract and select immigrants who will help meet the country’s economic needs, while fulfilling Canada’s family reunification and humanitarian commitments. The public, private and non-profit sectors must work together to ensure that immigrants are supported when they arrive, and that they do not face barriers to success. This will allow them to fully contribute to the country’s society and economy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Immigration page.
Go to ImmigrationThe modern economy rewards innovation, creativity and the willingness to build something new. This is a critical foundation for sustainable and shared prosperity.
Leading: Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals. Upgraded from “On Track” in 2022 National Scorecard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Upgraded from “Falling Behind” in 2022 National Scorecard.
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.
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.
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.
Go to Economy, innovation & entrepreneurshipCanadians 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.
Leading: Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals.
Leading: Canada is a leader, either ranking or rating among the best internationally or performing well against national goals.
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.
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.
To learn more about this focus area and its indicators, visit the Education, skills & employment page.
Go to Education, skills & employmentA 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.
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.
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.
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.
On track: Canada has either met the target identified or is expected to meet the target in the near-term.
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.
Go to Support for children & familiesA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Go to Infrastructure & environment
