The Economic Section in the High Commission works closely with Canada on a wide range of socio-economic policies.  We have a very similar standard of living, common aspirations and a shared history of economic governance and social provision. So we both benefit from exchanging information and best practice. Health, education and labour markets are just some of the areas we cover.

Other websites:

Department of Health  
The Department of Health overall aim is to improve the health and well being of the people of England.

Health Protection Agency  
The Health Protection Agency is an independent body that protects the health and well being of everyone in England and Wales.

Health and Safety Executive  
Ensure that risks to people’s health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.

NHS Direct  
NHS Direct is a 24-hour nurse led telephone advice and information service and is part of the National Health Service. NHS Direct Online provides a self-help guide, and encyclopaedia of over 450 health topics and an interactive enquiry service for health information.

Department for Children, Schools and Families   
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has responsibility for enabling all children and young people to reach their full potential.

British Council – Canada  
The British Council is Britain’s agency for international cultural relations, sharing British expertise and experience with Canada and more than a hundred other countries.

National Network of Science Learning Centres  
The aim of the national network of science learning centres is to improve science teaching, to inspire pupils by providing them with a more exciting, intellectually stimulating and relevant science education, and to raise morale in the teaching profession.

Department for Work and Pensions  
Department created to provide people of working age, pensioners and children with the advice and help they need to achieve financial independence.

Department for Business Innovation & Skill
BERR helps to ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world, dealing with regulatory issues, trade policy, employment matters, energy policy, consumer and competition policy.

Trade Union Congress  
The TUC is the voice of Britain at work, about 60 affiliated unions representing nearly seven million working people from all walks of life, the TUC campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.

Consumer Direct  
Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Office of  Fair Trading  
The OFT is responsible for making markets work well for consumers. We achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.

Citizens Advice  
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,200 locations, and by influencing policymakers.

Trading Standards Central  
A one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK. The site is supported and maintained by TSI, the Trading Standards Institute.