Investing in postsecondary institutions during this time of uncertainty is critical for Canada’s future success, argues Red Deer Polytechnic President Stuart Cullum. Cullum argues that governments looking to build a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant country should bolster the postsecondary sector, which is critical for talent and technology development. Global political and economic changes are putting pressure on Canada to be more self-reliant, explains Cullum, who adds that reducing program losses is essential to supporting overall growth and diversification. “This precarious time poses an opportunity for governments and organizations astute enough to take advantage of it and Canada’s postsecondaries could play a leading role in lifting Canada’s lagging productivity out of the mire,” writes Cullum.
