With respect to the production of wealth in a given country, Canada in particular, a number of factors come into play. We need skilled manpower that meet the needs of businesses. However, under-financing of higher education is limiting not only the system's ability to educate as many people as we would like to in colleges, but it also limits their ability to work with state-of-the-art high-technology equipment used in businesses. When young people come into a company with their CEGEP diploma, they should already be familiar and able to use the technology that is there.
This is one example that should help you understand that some people focus on financial considerations. However, with respect to manpower, Quebec's colleges and universities must educate people and give them the right skills through the right technology, and that meet the needs of businesses today.