For example, in 2003 some 39% of all international bond issues were in euro, compared with 45% in US dollars. In more than 50 countries - mostly in eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa - the euro plays a role as an anchor for exchange rate policies.
Let me highlight just one. As with previous technological transitions, education, skills training and continuous learning will be key. Universities across Canada are working with students and businesses to bring the best ideas in science, machine learning and AI to market.