Speeches and Presentations

“It’s all about people” should be the theme that guides Canada’s actions in 2015, according to Institute President and CEO William B. P. Robson. In “It’s All About People – Really! Some Human Capital Priorities for Canada in 2015,” Robson provides his perspective on national policy priorities for the new year.

Prepared for the Institute’s National Council, the report lays out Robson’s recommendations for building, deploying and equipping our human capital, and creating an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation. His recommendations include:

Raising the profile of key international education performance measures, like PISA and TIMSS, and committing to moving Canada back into the front rank; Ottawa should…