How well do you know Canada? You might imagine it is an overtaxed, innovative, prosperous, generous, socialised, well-educated country. Here is how it rates relative to other countries.~ Mel Hurtig (born: 1932-06-24 age: 79), stats from The Truth About Canada: Some Important, Some Astonishing, and Some Truly Appalling Things All Canadians Should Know About Our Country
Canada’s International Ranking rank criterion rank criterion 17 foreign aid as a percentage of GNP (Gross National Product). Half of what it was in 1980. 27 corporate taxes. 20 per capita investment in new equipment. 30 patents. 21 per capita taxation. 40 income equality. 22 elimination of poverty. 54 U.N. peacekeeping. 22 per capita financial aid to the unemployed. 54 doctors per capita. 25 per capita social services spending. 57 per capita spending on education. 25 research and development investment.