First of all, while students are outside their region, they have to be able to return regularly. There are a number of co-operative programs and internship opportunities. Universities and colleges should ensure that these young people can return to their region for these internships and co-operative programs.
Second, we have to offer them good jobs in their regions. Employers have to be able to attract these young people back to their regions.
Third, many young people decide not to return because they have made friends who live in the Ottawa region. Thus, they continue to live in Ottawa. We have no control over that.