Public Investment in Skills: Are Canadian Governments Doing Enough?

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Citation . 2005. "Public Investment in Skills: Are Canadian Governments Doing Enough?." . Toronto: C.D. Howe Institute.
Page Title: Public Investment in Skills: Are Canadian Governments Doing Enough? – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title: Public Investment in Skills: Are Canadian Governments Doing Enough?
URL: https://cdhowe.org/publication/public-investment-in-skills-are-canadian-governments-doing-enough/
Published Date: October 1, 2005
Accessed Date: January 22, 2026

Skills are important to national economic growth — and Canada does not fare well in international skills comparisons. A comprehensive skills strategy to raise Canadian students' and workers’ literacy and numeracy would help.

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