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People are vital to any effective strategy for success as a country, just as they are within a company. Access to high-quality education and training is essential to the maintenance of a world-leading labour force. A focus on disadvantaged groups, especially Aboriginal peoples, will be critical in realizing the full potential of Canada's existing population. At the same time, immigration policies must continue to help Canadian communities and enterprises to attract much-needed talent from abroad and to enable newcomers to integrate quickly within our economy. Some public goods, such as investment in education or essential infrastructure, have direct implications for the country's future prosperity. Others, such as a strong social safety net and high-quality, universally accessible public health care, reflect a desire to draw on Canada's existing economic strength to improve the quality of life of Canadians today. Good public policy requires both a sensible balance between current consumption and investment in the future and an uncompromising dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for every tax dollar that is spent. |
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