The situation is somewhat different in the manufacturing sector, where this ratio has fallen to a rather low level compared to the first half of the 1980s.
Humber College and similar institutions are helping  2  BIS Review 22/2005  to develop and maintain the skilled labour force that Canada needs to be a global player in these activities. At the same time, we can’t ignore the fact that refocusing activity will likely mean job displacement in certain sectors.