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Now More Than Ever, Canada Needs Polytechnics to Transform and Renew Our Nation

Polytechnic education provides a bright pathway for Canada’s economic and cultural renewal.
Now More Than Ever, Canada Needs Polytechnics to Transform and Renew Our Nation
People leave Sheridan College's Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, Ont., on Jan. 26, 2024. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
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The signs of Canada’s decline are many, whether it’s a stagnant economy, falling standard of living, high youth unemployment, or high deficits and debt. Canada has one of the lowest levels of productivity and educational outcomes among advanced countries, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Our labour shortages, particularly in technical employment, persist, and the emergence of artificial intelligence is poised to displace many jobs.

David Leis
David Leis
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David Leis is president and CEO of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He has served as a vice-president at various polytechnics and universities and was the former executive with a North American automation engineering firm and the CEO of the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
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