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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Madrid 13-15 June 2018

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Madrid 13-15 June 2018. The Secretary-General delivered remarks at the event organised by the Consejo Iberoamericano para la Competitividad y Productividad: "Innovación gubernamental para un Estado al servicio de la Sociedad".




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Global Forum Secretariat and United Arab Emirates enhance co-operation to improve tax transparency in the MENA region

The Global Forum Secretariat enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates, confirming UAE’s commitment to the Global Forum’s work on transparency and exchange of information.




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Secretary-General’s participation to G8 Summit’s Working Lunch (Northern Ireland, 18th June 2013)

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, attended the Working Lunch of the G8 Summit and delivered the OECD report “A Step Change in Tax Transparency - Delivering a standardised, secure and cost effective model of bilateral automatic exchange for the multilateral context” and remarks on Trade, Tax, Transparency which are the key priorities of the UK G8 Presidency for the Summit.




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OECD Secretary-General welcomes Liechtenstein’s moves toward transparency

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria welcomed today Liechtenstein’s announcement of plans to sign the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters and take further steps to increase transparency and international co-operation.




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OECD Secretary-General welcomes release of EU plan to curb corporate tax avoidance

The European Commission presented today an Action Plan to fundamentally reform corporate taxation in the EU. The Action Plan sets out a series of initiatives to tackle tax avoidance, secure sustainable revenues and strengthen the Single Market for businesses.




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OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes European Commission corporate tax avoidance proposals

The European Commission presented today a series of measures for a coordinated EU-wide response to corporate tax avoidance, notably through implementation of the global standards developed under the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project. The Commission proposal would align tax laws in all 28 EU countries, in order to fight aggressive tax practices by multinational enterprises




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Statement from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría on the “Panama Papers”

The “Panama Papers” revelations have shone the light on Panama’s culture and practice of secrecy. Panama is the last major holdout that continues to allow funds to be hidden offshore from tax and law enforcement authorities




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Joint statement on the fight against illicit financial flows, by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and Thabo Mbeki, Chair of the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa

The issue of illicit financial flows (IFFS) is at the forefront of the international agenda. Both the OECD and the High Level Panel have focused attention on this problem and have identified ways in which to tackle it.




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OECD secretariat reviews the functioning of the Italian tax administration

Following a request of the Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan, the OECD has carried out a review of the organisational structure and institutional arrangements of Italy’s tax administration, with a focus on the Agenzia delle Entrate and the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli. The review also highlights certain critical issues related to tax compliance and collection which emerged in the course of the work.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (Chengdu, China) - July 2016

This report consists of two parts. Part I is a report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding (A) the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project; (B) Tax transparency; (C) Tax policy tools to support sustainable and inclusive growth; and (D) Tax and development. Part II is an updated Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Leaders (Hangzhou, China) - September 2016

This report consists of two parts. Part I is a report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding (A) the G20/OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project; (B) Tax transparency; (C) Tax policy tools to support sustainable and inclusive growth; and (D) Tax and development. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (Washington DC) - October 2016

This report consists of two parts. Part I is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. Part II is an update report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding tax transparency, with a focus on beneficial ownership information.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (Baden-Baden, Germany) - March 2017

This report consists of two parts. Part I is an update report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding the latest developments in the international tax agenda, including (Annex 1) the joint OECD/IMF Report on Tax Certainty. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report G20 Leaders (Hamburg, Germany) - July 2017

This report consists of two parts. Part I is an update report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding the latest developments in the international tax agenda. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - March 2018

This report outlines the activities and achievements of the OECD’s tax agenda, while looking ahead at the further progress needed, in particular through the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS. It also provides a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - July 2018

This report contains two parts. Part I is a report on the activities and achievements of the OECD’s tax agenda, and is made of two subparts: looking back at significant achievements and looking ahead at the further progress needed, in particular through the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General tax report - G20 Leaders Argentina

This report contains two parts. Part I reports on the activities and achievements in the OECD’s international tax agenda. Part II reports on the activities and achievements of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (Fukuoka, Japan) - June 2019

This report contains two parts. Part I reports on the activities and achievements in the OECD’s international tax agenda. Part II reports on the activities and achievements of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Leaders (Osaka, Japan) - June 2019

This report contains two parts. Part I reports on the activities and achievements in the OECD’s international tax agenda. Part II reports on the activities and achievements of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers - October 2019

This report by the OECD Secretary-General provides an overview of the progress made by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS in addressing the tax challenges of digitalisation and a brief update on the work on tax transparency.




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OECD invites public input on the Secretariat Proposal for a "Unified Approach" under Pillar One

As part of the ongoing work of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS (the Inclusive Framework), the OECD is seeking public comments on a Secretariat Proposal for a "Unified Approach" under Pillar One.




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OECD secretariat invites public input on the Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Proposal under Pillar Two

As part of the ongoing work of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, the OECD secretariat is seeking public comments on certain aspects of the Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) Proposal under Pillar Two.




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Public comments received on the Secretariat Proposal for a "Unified Approach" under Pillar One

On 9 October 2019, interested parties were invited to provide comments on a number of policy issues and technical aspects in respect to the Secretariat Proposal for a "Unified Approach" under Pillar One. The OECD is grateful to the commentators for their input and now publishes the public comments received.




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Public consultation meeting on the Secretariat Proposal for a 'Unified Approach' under Pillar One

As part of the ongoing work of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, the OECD is seeking public comments on a Secretariat Proposal for a “Unified Approach” under Pillar One. This public consultation meeting will focus on the key questions identified in the consultation document and issues raised in the written submissions received as part of the consultation process.




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Letter from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría for the attention of The Honorable Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, United States

Letter from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría for the attention of The Honorable Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, United States




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OECD Secretary-General Tax Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) - February 2020

Part I reports on the activities in the OECD's international tax agenda, in particular the progress made in addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy. It also provides an update on G20 tax deliverables including tax transparency, implementation of BEPS measures & capacity building to support developing countries. Part II reports on the activities of the Global Forum.




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Canada Exports of Fabricated Metal Products

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.




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Canada Exports of Fruits Nuts and Vegetables

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.




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Canada Exports of Intermediate Metal Products

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.




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Canada Exports Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products

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.




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Canada Exports of Metal Ores and Concentrates

Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 842.10 CAD Million in March from 1020.30 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 470.49 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1098.40 CAD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 146.60 CAD Million in February of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Concentrates.




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Canada Exports Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals

Exports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals in Canada decreased to 1618.90 CAD Million in March from 1735.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minera in Canada averaged 905.38 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2131.50 CAD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 276 CAD Million in January of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Non-metallic Mi.




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Canada Exports of Metalworking Machinery

Exports of (bop) - Metalworking Machinery in Canada increased to 27.50 CAD Million in March from 21.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Metalworking Machinery in Canada averaged 27.46 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 63.10 CAD Million in October of 1997 and a record low of 4.40 CAD Million in July of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Metalworking Machinery.




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Canada Imports Unwrought Precious Metals&Precious Metal Alloys

Imports (Bop) - Unwrought Precious Metals&Precious Metal Alloys in Canada increased to 318 CAD Million in March from 296.60 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Unwrought Precious Metals&Precious in Canada averaged 284.46 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1207.90 CAD Million in July of 2011 and a record low of 16 CAD Million in February of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Unwrought Precious Metals&prec.




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Canada Imports of Non-metallic Minerals

Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Minerals in Canada increased to 97.60 CAD Million in March from 89.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Minerals in Canada averaged 54.17 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 141.50 CAD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 20.90 CAD Million in January of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Minerals.




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Canada Imports of Non-metallic Mineral Products

Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Mineral Products in Canada decreased to 444 CAD Million in March from 453.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Mineral Products in Canada averaged 354.88 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 598.40 CAD Million in January of 2016 and a record low of 148.80 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Non-metallic Mineral Products.




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Canada Imports of Metalworking Machinery

Imports of (bop) - Metalworking Machinery in Canada decreased to 102.50 CAD Million in March from 123.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Metalworking Machinery in Canada averaged 85.39 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 167.80 CAD Million in September of 1999 and a record low of 26.30 CAD Million in September of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Metalworking Machinery.




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Canada Imports Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals

Imports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minerals in Canada decreased to 1046.70 CAD Million in March from 1050.60 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Metal Ores And Non-Metallic Minera in Canada averaged 537.17 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1411.10 CAD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 118.90 CAD Million in February of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Non-metallic Mi.




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Canada Imports of Metal Ores and Concentrates

Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 949.20 CAD Million in March from 960.90 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 482.99 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1297.30 CAD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 81.80 CAD Million in September of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Concentrates.




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Canada Imports Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products

Imports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Products in Canada decreased to 3212.80 CAD Million in March from 3264.90 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Metal And Non-Metallic Mineral Pro in Canada averaged 2391.13 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4422.90 CAD Million in August of 2014 and a record low of 752.40 CAD Million in December of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Metal And Non-metallic Mineral.




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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Santiago, Chile, on 14-15 October 2019

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Santiago, Chile, on 14-15 October 2019 to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers meeting.




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Costa Rica adheres to OECD instruments during visit by OECD Secretary-General

Costa Rica adhered today to OECD legal instruments on Internet governance and international business conduct, demonstrating its willingness to align its policies to best practices in these areas and work together with the Organisation.




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State-to-State dispute settlement and the interpretation of investment treaties

Many governments have expressed concerns about the uncertainty linked to the perceived inconsistency of treaty interpretation in Investor-State dispute settlement. This working paper looks at how governments can take action to improve the interpretation of investment treaties through consideration of the potential role of State-to-State dispute settlement in this area.




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Statement of OECD Secretary-General on the death of two members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic deaths of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On behalf of my Organisation, I wish to convey our condolences to their families and colleagues from the UN and beyond, who had the pleasure of working with them."




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Societal benefits and costs of International Investment Agreements: A critical review of aspects and available empirical evidence

This paper reviews alleged societal benefits and costs of International Investment Agreements (IIAs) as suggested by academia, governments, business and civil society. It sets out the wide range of issues that diverse actors have proposed in the context of assessing the societal benefits and costs of IIAs.




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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in The Hague, on 4 March 2015

Mr. Angel Gurría was in The Hague to attend the High-Level Policy Forum on Mental Health and Work Policy Challenges in OECD Countries, where he presented key findings of the OECD Fit Mind Fit Job report and was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange Nassau.




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OECD Secretary-General at the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Sydney, 21-23 February 2014

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Sydney from 21 to 23 February 2014 to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings. While in Sydney, the Secretary-General launched the 2014 OECD Going for Growth report, alongside Mr. Joseph Benedict "Joe" Hockey, Treasurer of Australia.




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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Sydney on 17-20 July 2014 for G20 Trade Ministerial

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Sydney from 17 to 20 July 2014 to attend the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting.




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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Brisbane, from 12 to 16 November 2014

Mr. Angel Gurría was in Brisbane to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit on 15-16 November. Prior to the Summit, the Secretary-General attended a G20 Finance Ministers Meeting, as well as L20 and B20 meetings.




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Official visit of the Secretary-General to Japan (Tokyo, 23rd - 25th April 2012)

On the occasion of his visit, Angel Gurría presented the brochure "Policies for a revitalisation of Japan" and met with government and business representatives.