OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and Japan’s Minister of Finance Taro Aso presided today over a signing ceremony to establish a new centre of the OECD International Academy for Tax Crime Investigation in Wako, Japan.

The OECD is encouraging tax administrations around the globe to step up their efforts to support the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing with the launch of a handbook intended to raise the awareness of tax examiners, auditors, and investigators of the important role they can play in combatting these crimes.

Ecuador and Serbia have deposited their instruments of ratification for the multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters therewith underlining their strong commitment to join international efforts against tax evasion and avoidance. The Convention will enter into force on 1 December 2019 for Ecuador and Serbia.

Taxing polluting sources of energy is an effective way to curb emissions that harm the planet and human health, and the income generated can be used to ease the low-carbon transition for vulnerable households. Yet 70% of energy-related CO2 emissions from advanced and emerging economies are entirely untaxed, offering little incentive to move to cleaner energy, according to a new OECD report.

Over 50 delegates from 13 African countries, as well as international and regional organisations, technical co-operation agencies, Senegalese business, civil society and academia gathered in Saly, Senegal, on 15-17 October 2019 for the Third Regional Meeting on BEPS for Francophone Countries.

The 2019 edition of the tax policy publication Revenue Statistics in Africa will be launched on Tuesday, 19 November, during the African Union’s 13th Session of the Committee of Director Generals of National Statistics Offices. The report provides an overview of the main taxation trends from 1990 to 2017 in 26 African economies.

The average tax-to-GDP ratio for the 26 countries participating in the new edition of Revenue Statistics in Africa was unchanged at 17.2% for the third consecutive year in 2017. This was lower than the averages for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at 22.8% and for the OECD at 34.2%, underlining the need for urgent action to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation in Africa.

On the occasion of the 10th Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum a further five countries signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, therewith bringing the total number of participating in the Convention to 135.

Today, Uruguay deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) with the OECD’s Secretary-General, therewith underlining its strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by multinational enterprises. For Uruguay, the MLI enters into force on 1 June 2020.

The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum) and the World Bank carried out a technical assistance mission in Antananarivo on 20-24 January 2020 to assist Madagascar in the implementation of the international tax transparency standards.

New economic analysis shows that a proposed solution to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy under negotiation at the OECD would have a significant positive impact on global tax revenues.

As part of the Inclusive Framework’s work relating to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy, the OECD has been carrying out an economic analysis and impact assessment of the Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 proposals. Please join a live webcast with experts from the OECD to learn more about this work, which will include a presentation of preliminary results on the revenue and investment effects of the proposals.

On 28 February, Portugal deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) with the OECD’s Secretary-General, therewith underlining its strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by multinational enterprises. For Portugal, the MLI enters into force on 1 June 2020.

The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes visited the Headquarter of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on 3-4 February 2020 to discuss the tax transparency agenda in Africa.

Today, San Marino deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) with the OECD’s Secretary-General, therewith underlining its strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by multinational enterprises. For San Marino, the MLI enters into force on 1 July 2020.

At the request of concerned countries, the OECD Secretariat has issued guidance on these issues based on a careful analysis of the international tax treaty rules.

Tax and fiscal policy responses are playing a critical role in limiting the hardship caused by containment measures, and should continue to do so as governments seek to support households and businesses, protect employment and pursue economic recovery from the global pandemic, according to new OECD analysis.

Today, Indonesia deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) with the OECD’s Secretary-General, therewith underlining its strong commitment to prevent the abuse of tax treaties and BEPS by multinational enterprises. For Indonesia, the MLI enters into force on 1 August 2020.

With global economic activity facing a historic drop and government spending rising dramatically, the implications of the Covid-19 crisis on public finances and tax revenues are significant.

Tax revenues in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) increased to 23.1% of GDP on average in 2018, according to the new edition of Revenue Statistics in Latin America in the Caribbean published today. However, these gains are now under threat as a result of the region’s deteriorating fiscal outlook, which has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Exports (Bop) - Motor Vehicle Engines And Motor Vehicle Parts in Canada decreased to 1346.60 CAD Million in March from 1897.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Motor Vehicle Engines And Motor Ve in Canada averaged 1566.72 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2450.40 CAD Million in June of 2000 and a record low of 651.40 CAD Million in March of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Motor Vehicle Engines And Moto.

Exports of (bop) - Miscellaneous Goods and Suppli in Canada increased to 562.80 CAD Million in March from 487.60 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Miscellaneous Goods and Suppli in Canada averaged 435.99 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1351.10 CAD Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 112.20 CAD Million in June of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Miscellaneous Goods And Suppli.

Exports of (bop) - Copper Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 289.50 CAD Million in March from 319.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Copper Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 135.80 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 481.70 CAD Million in November of 2015 and a record low of 5.60 CAD Million in October of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Copper Ores And Concentrates.

Exports of (bop) - Crude Oil and Crude Bitumen in Canada decreased to 6305.10 CAD Million in March from 6551.20 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Crude Oil and Crude Bitumen in Canada averaged 2866.61 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8640.80 CAD Million in May of 2014 and a record low of 277.10 CAD Million in November of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Crude Oil And Crude Bitumen.

Exports of (bop) - Dairy Products in Canada increased to 50.70 CAD Million in March from 43.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Dairy Products in Canada averaged 24.84 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56.20 CAD Million in January of 2003 and a record low of 3.10 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Dairy Products.

Exports of (bop) - Dyes and Pigments, Petrochemic in Canada decreased to 263.60 CAD Million in March from 266.30 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Dyes and Pigments, Petrochemic in Canada averaged 211.17 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 455.80 CAD Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 46 CAD Million in June of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Dyes And Pigments, Petrochemic.

Exports of (bop) - Electrical Components in Canada increased to 484.70 CAD Million in March from 483 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Electrical Components in Canada averaged 314.42 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 720 CAD Million in February of 2014 and a record low of 68.10 CAD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Electrical Components.

Exports of (bop) - Electricity in Canada increased to 177 CAD Million in March from 167.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Electricity in Canada averaged 175.29 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 691.10 CAD Million in February of 2001 and a record low of 26 CAD Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Electricity.

Exports (Bop) - Electronic And Electrical Equipment And Parts in Canada decreased to 2272.70 CAD Million in March from 2368.50 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Electronic And Electrical Equipmen in Canada averaged 2092.25 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4326.50 CAD Million in October of 2000 and a record low of 576.50 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Electronic And Electrical Equi.

Exports of (bop) - Electronic and Electrical Parts in Canada decreased to 602.60 CAD Million in March from 603 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Electronic and Electrical Parts in Canada averaged 709.30 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1683.80 CAD Million in December of 2000 and a record low of 218.20 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Electronic And Electrical Parts.

Exports of (bop) - Energy Products in Canada decreased to 8191.40 CAD Million in March from 8547.60 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Energy Products in Canada averaged 5138.49 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12104 CAD Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 886 CAD Million in September of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Energy Products.

Exports (Bop) - Fabric, Fibre And Yarn, Leather And Dressed Furs in Canada decreased to 96.20 CAD Million in March from 97.30 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Fabric, Fibre And Yarn, Leather An in Canada averaged 114.30 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 203.80 CAD Million in July of 2001 and a record low of 28.20 CAD Million in July of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Fabric, Fibre And Yarn, Leathe.

Exports of (bop) - Fabricated Metal Products in Canada decreased to 379.90 CAD Million in March from 424.30 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Fabricated Metal Products in Canada averaged 303.61 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 463.60 CAD Million in April of 2015 and a record low of 107 CAD Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Fabricated Metal Products.

Exports of (bop) - Farm and Fishing Products in Canada increased to 3048 CAD Million in March from 2697.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Farm and Fishing Products in Canada averaged 1280.34 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3121.20 CAD Million in June of 2019 and a record low of 386.30 CAD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Farm And Fishing Products.

Exports (Bop) - Farm, Fishing And Intermediate Food Products in Canada increased to 3582.20 CAD Million in March from 3156.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Farm, Fishing And Intermediate Foo in Canada averaged 1529.37 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3597.90 CAD Million in June of 2019 and a record low of 441.70 CAD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Farm, Fishing And Intermediate.

Exports (Bop) - Food And Tobacco Intermediate Products in Canada increased to 534.20 CAD Million in March from 459 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Food And Tobacco Intermediate Prod in Canada averaged 249.03 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 617.40 CAD Million in February of 2016 and a record low of 37 CAD Million in December of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Food And Tobacco Intermediate.

Exports (Bop) - Food, Beverage And Tobacco Products in Canada increased to 2685.50 CAD Million in March from 2594.50 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Food, Beverage And Tobacco Product in Canada averaged 1423.40 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2808.70 CAD Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 425.60 CAD Million in March of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Food, Beverage And Tobacco Pro.

Exports (Bop) - Forestry Products&Building&Packaging Materials in Canada increased to 3479 CAD Million in March from 3391.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Forestry Products&Building&Packagi in Canada averaged 3120.28 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4531.80 CAD Million in May of 2004 and a record low of 1596 CAD Million in October of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Forestry Products&building&pac.

Exports (Bop) - Fresh, Frozen&Canned Fruit, Frozen Fruit in Canada increased to 12.80 CAD Million in March from 11.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Fresh, Frozen&Canned Fruit, Frozen in Canada averaged 19.48 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56.30 CAD Million in September of 2015 and a record low of 3.20 CAD Million in October of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Fresh, Frozen&canned Fruit, Fr.

Exports of (bop) - Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables in Canada increased to 594.20 CAD Million in March from 553 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables in Canada averaged 129.54 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 657.70 CAD Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 11.20 CAD Million in May of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Fruits, Nuts And Vegetables.

Exports of (bop) - Furniture and Fixtures in Canada decreased to 518.20 CAD Million in March from 612.30 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Furniture and Fixtures in Canada averaged 393.04 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 692.20 CAD Million in April of 2017 and a record low of 87.60 CAD Million in January of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Furniture And Fixtures.

Exports (Bop) - Heating, Cooling And Air Purification Equipment in Canada increased to 229.60 CAD Million in March from 227.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Heating, Cooling And Air Purificat in Canada averaged 101.69 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 229.60 CAD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 16.10 CAD Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Heating, Cooling And Air Purif.

Exports (Bop) - Industrial Machinery, Equipment And Parts in Canada decreased to 3216.10 CAD Million in March from 3433.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Industrial Machinery, Equipment An in Canada averaged 1857.42 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3544.10 CAD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 469 CAD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Industrial Machinery, Equipmen.

Exports of (bop) - Intermediate Metal Products in Canada increased to 4249.60 CAD Million in March from 4223.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Intermediate Metal Products in Canada averaged 2539.84 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5201.60 CAD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 978.60 CAD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Intermediate Metal Products.

Exports of (bop) - Iron Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 468.90 CAD Million in March from 554.50 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Iron Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 190.82 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 709.40 CAD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 37.20 CAD Million in September of 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Iron Ores And Concentrates.

Exports of (bop) - Live Animals in Canada decreased to 159.40 CAD Million in March from 168.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Live Animals in Canada averaged 140.56 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 294 CAD Million in November of 2014 and a record low of 35.50 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Live Animals.

Exports (Bop) - Logging, Mining&Construction Machinery&Equipment in Canada decreased to 161.90 CAD Million in March from 182.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Logging, Mining&Construction Machi in Canada averaged 110.67 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 200 CAD Million in June of 2018 and a record low of 26 CAD Million in January of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Logging, Mining&construction M.

Exports of (bop) - Meat Products in Canada increased to 799.30 CAD Million in March from 776 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Meat Products in Canada averaged 377.88 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 803.80 CAD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 99.50 CAD Million in October of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Meat Products.

Exports (Bop) - Medium&Heavy Trucks, Buses&Other Motor Vehicles in Canada decreased to 497.40 CAD Million in March from 544.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Medium&Heavy Trucks, Buses&Other M in Canada averaged 341.06 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 776.40 CAD Million in May of 1999 and a record low of 105.70 CAD Million in August of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Medium&heavy Trucks, Buses&oth.

Exports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products in Canada increased to 5374.80 CAD Million in March from 5284 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Pro in Canada averaged 3283.02 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6251.60 CAD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1243.70 CAD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Metal And Non-metallic Mineral.