And of course, it is extremely important that we take steps to maximize the contributions of skilled immigrants to Canada. We need to find ways to smooth the process of recognizing foreign training and credentials, and supplement them to meet the needs of the Canadian economy, so these highly skilled people can take their place in the workforce.
I have focused on the development of human resources in this section because it is a necessary though not sufficient - condition for Ontario's future prosperity. In this vein, I'm glad to see there will be  4  BIS Review 101/2006  discussion of the Irish experience, as that country's remarkable success was predicated on developing a skilled and adaptable workforce.