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Canada v. Australia
Statistics Canada announced that in the late 1990s Canada's living standard grew at the same rate as Australia's.
That achievement was significant given that the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said Australia had one of the "miracle economies" of the 1990s.
"From 1995 to 2000, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Canada increased at an annual average rate of three per cent," Stats Canada reported in December 2003. "This occurred despite a widening gap between the two countries in terms of labour productivity."
Australian productivity rose at an average annual pace of 2.5 per cent during the five-year period, compared with 1.5 per cent in Canada.
"How could Canada increase its standard of living as fast as Australia, but be less productive?" the agency asked. "The answer is related primarily to differences in their labour markets.
"Canada's performance in terms of the growth in its living standard comes largely from a significant increase in the growth of labour utilization, that is, the combination of higher average hours worked and a higher rate of employment relative to the total population."
In 2001, GDP per capita in Canada was about $28,900, slightly higher than $27,300 in Australia.
Statistics Canada said the countries have many similarities that allow comparisons.
Here is a comparison of Canada and Australia in other areas:
Environment
Canadians have more space to roam (9,220,970 sq. km) than Australians (7,617,930 sq. km) but the Australian climate is far more welcoming.
Australians live on the driest continent on Earth. Their country is generally arid to semi-arid, with a temperate setting in the south and east and a tropical one in the north. Canada's climate, in contrast, varies from temperate in the south to sub-arctic and arctic in north.
While Canadians spend Christmas with Jack Frost nipping at their noses, Australians spend the holidays soaking up the sun. They can celebrate Christmas at the beach, just as they can go skiing in August. Down Under, the seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. But even in their winter, Australians enjoy blue skies and warm, bright days thanks to the Earth's tilt.
Population
Perhaps that's why Australians live a little longer. Australians, on average, live 80.1 years, a few months longer than their Canadian counterparts (79.8).
If there's strength in numbers, Canadians should take heart. There are more than 1½ times the number of Canadians (32,207,113) roaming the planet as Australians (19,731,984).
Most Canadians (66 per cent) are Caucasian as are most Australians (92 per cent). Though both countries are predominantly Christian, Canada's largest denomination is Roman Catholic (46 per cent) while Australia's is Anglican (26.1 per cent).
Australians are more literate than Canadians. The literacy rate Down Under is 100 per cent, three per cent higher than in Canada.
Law and government
Both the Canadian and Australian legal systems are based on English common law. Queen Elizabeth II is the official head of state in both countries and is represented by a governor general. Both Australia and Canada are parliamentary democracies headed by prime ministers.
Icons
Both countries have furry mammalian icons, but that's where the similarities end. While Canadians embrace the industrious beaver, Australians revere the feisty kangaroo.
The beaver was Canada's first natural resource. At one time, beaver pelts were the unit of currency in the new land. The beaver population was almost wiped out by the mid-20th century. Conservation measures have restored their numbers to healthy levels.
The Australian government protects the kangaroo. There are more kangaroos in Australia now than when Australia was first settled. Big Red is a chewing gum in Canada. In Australia, it's the affectionate name of the most popular kangaroo, the red kangaroo. Big Red or Old Man Red, as he is also known, is depicted on the Australian coat of arms.
Language
Canadian: Hello!
Australian: G'Day
Canadian: Dig in!
Australian: Bog in!
Canadian: Excellent! Very good!
Australian: Ace!
Canadian: To drink alone
Australian: Drink with the flies
And our favourite:
Canadian: He's intellectually inadequate.
Australian: He's got kangaroos loose in the top paddock.
Juven these are the facts ( i hope) and the decision is yours.Sampada Thx for Clearifications.
Statistics Canada announced that in the late 1990s Canada's living standard grew at the same rate as Australia's.
That achievement was significant given that the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said Australia had one of the "miracle economies" of the 1990s.
"From 1995 to 2000, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Canada increased at an annual average rate of three per cent," Stats Canada reported in December 2003. "This occurred despite a widening gap between the two countries in terms of labour productivity."
Australian productivity rose at an average annual pace of 2.5 per cent during the five-year period, compared with 1.5 per cent in Canada.
"How could Canada increase its standard of living as fast as Australia, but be less productive?" the agency asked. "The answer is related primarily to differences in their labour markets.
"Canada's performance in terms of the growth in its living standard comes largely from a significant increase in the growth of labour utilization, that is, the combination of higher average hours worked and a higher rate of employment relative to the total population."
In 2001, GDP per capita in Canada was about $28,900, slightly higher than $27,300 in Australia.
Statistics Canada said the countries have many similarities that allow comparisons.
- Both countries are net importers of production technology. Machinery and transportation equipment represent about one-half of total imports of both countries. Both countries import the bulk of high-tech equipment from the United States.
- Both countries have abundant natural resources. Both countries are rich in natural resources such as iron ore, copper, nickel, zinc, gold, lead, diamonds and natural gas.
Here is a comparison of Canada and Australia in other areas:
Environment
Canadians have more space to roam (9,220,970 sq. km) than Australians (7,617,930 sq. km) but the Australian climate is far more welcoming.
Australians live on the driest continent on Earth. Their country is generally arid to semi-arid, with a temperate setting in the south and east and a tropical one in the north. Canada's climate, in contrast, varies from temperate in the south to sub-arctic and arctic in north.
While Canadians spend Christmas with Jack Frost nipping at their noses, Australians spend the holidays soaking up the sun. They can celebrate Christmas at the beach, just as they can go skiing in August. Down Under, the seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. But even in their winter, Australians enjoy blue skies and warm, bright days thanks to the Earth's tilt.
Population
Perhaps that's why Australians live a little longer. Australians, on average, live 80.1 years, a few months longer than their Canadian counterparts (79.8).
If there's strength in numbers, Canadians should take heart. There are more than 1½ times the number of Canadians (32,207,113) roaming the planet as Australians (19,731,984).
Most Canadians (66 per cent) are Caucasian as are most Australians (92 per cent). Though both countries are predominantly Christian, Canada's largest denomination is Roman Catholic (46 per cent) while Australia's is Anglican (26.1 per cent).
Australians are more literate than Canadians. The literacy rate Down Under is 100 per cent, three per cent higher than in Canada.
Law and government
Both the Canadian and Australian legal systems are based on English common law. Queen Elizabeth II is the official head of state in both countries and is represented by a governor general. Both Australia and Canada are parliamentary democracies headed by prime ministers.
Icons
Both countries have furry mammalian icons, but that's where the similarities end. While Canadians embrace the industrious beaver, Australians revere the feisty kangaroo. The beaver was Canada's first natural resource. At one time, beaver pelts were the unit of currency in the new land. The beaver population was almost wiped out by the mid-20th century. Conservation measures have restored their numbers to healthy levels.
The Australian government protects the kangaroo. There are more kangaroos in Australia now than when Australia was first settled. Big Red is a chewing gum in Canada. In Australia, it's the affectionate name of the most popular kangaroo, the red kangaroo. Big Red or Old Man Red, as he is also known, is depicted on the Australian coat of arms. Language
Canadian: Hello!
Australian: G'Day
Canadian: Dig in!
Australian: Bog in!
Canadian: Excellent! Very good!
Australian: Ace!
Canadian: To drink alone
Australian: Drink with the flies
And our favourite:
Canadian: He's intellectually inadequate.
Australian: He's got kangaroos loose in the top paddock.
Juven these are the facts ( i hope) and the decision is yours.Sampada Thx for Clearifications.