Let me give you an example.
In a recent discussion with the folks from Mitacs, we talked about an Ontario company where 15 intern engineers were working on water treatment processes. Instead of hiring a consultant, these people accepted as their 16th intern a student specialized in international political science. The student helped them understand how the Chinese company that they had just bought operated. They were having a hard time aligning their processes with those of that company because of the cultural differences. The student suggested a whole host of solutions, and things worked out well.
I would also like to talk about the future of PhDs and the training of students in all sectors. How will granting councils be able to change their student support programs to enhance the training of those who will not have an academic career but will likely be integrated into industry or government?