Canada is ranked 23 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Canada deteriorated to 23 in 2019 from 22 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Canada averaged 16.25 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.00 in 2019 and a record low of 8.00 in 2009. source: World Bank



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Ease of Doing Business in Canada
The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
23.00 22.00 23.00 8.00 2008 - 2019 Yearly