Learning institutions are challenged in their Similarly, Alberta’s wide range desire to better meet the needs of learners from all walks of life and all parts of of advanced education the province, to do the research that will drive the future, and to find ways to providers play a pivotal role in providing the learning make a meaningful difference within a system based on competition. [...] The failure to build a robust and integrated learning system will result in a long-term gap between where we are and the kind of society and economy Albertans want to achieve. [...] On behalf of the over 3000 Albertans who participated in this process and to all those who aspire to being part of A Learning Alberta, we respectfully submit this final report and those of the Foundational Learning and Diversity, Aboriginal Learning and Transforming the Advanced Learning System sub-committees. [...] A Learning Alberta – Building on the Forum The Steering Committee gathered the input and feedback from participants at the Forum and incorporated it into the strategic framework for advanced learning for all Albertans (Figure One) that began with the following vision: Alberta leads the world in inspiring and supporting lifelong learning for all its peoples. [...] These policy outcomes describe where and how we can achieve the overarching vision for Alberta to inspire and support lifelong learning for all and to build a learning society in the province.