In a report comparing how Canada ranks against other countries for education Canada came second for literacy behind Finland and came in the top 6 for science literacy and math.
CBC Article http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/education/oecd_2003.html
Full Report http://www.oecd.org/document/7/0,3343,en_2649_39263238_33712135_1_1_1_1,00.html
HOW CANADA RANKS