I agree with Bernard on this point. It is not necessarily a solution, but the philosophy of the Government of Canada is that we should become a major player in the knowledge economy. The conditions that will enable Canada to play that role have to be created. The government is well aware of the economic aspect of the potential economic fallout for the country, if we develop human capital for a future that focuses more on the knowledge economy.
On December 6th, 2007. See this statement in context.