Mr. Speaker, the University of Guelph has embarked on a strategic planning process which will create the blueprint for its development into the next century.
The university's planning process allows for consultation with university and non-university participants. The eight task forces will study a number of issues, including identifying external factors, assessing its values and culture, and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of existing programs and resources.
The University of Guelph is an important part of Guelph-Wellington. Its remarkable international reputation can only be enhanced by this process.
I congratulate the president of the university, Mordechai Rozanski, on this important initiative. This process will result in a clear vision of the values and the strengths of the university. It will prepare the staff and student body to meet the challenges of the 21st century.