Right now, we are studying the U.S. model. There, universities and colleges have these labs where they encourage students enrolled in bachelor's or honours programs in technology to do a work term in a small business. This is done through government grants, and those could be at either the provincial or the federal level. Everyone works together to offer these types of labs. This initiative benefits students, professors and small businesses. It is in place in the U.S., but not yet in Canada.
On November 16th, 2011. See this statement in context.