A plan for growth and prosperity

To build on that progress and to maintain a quality of life second to none, our country must now focus on the opportunities and challenges that will shape the world over the next two decades, in particular: the rapid growth of new economic giants such as China and India, as well as the widespread adoption of new ways of producing and delivering goods and services around the world; and the chal [...] A NEW PLAN At its core the new Plan is about Canadians—our quality of life, the kind of communities in which we live, the kind of retirement we can expect to enjoy, and the kind of opportunities our children will have in the coming decades. [...] A Plan for Growth and Prosperity 8 Above all, the new Plan responds to the challenge of building a successful and sustainable 21st century economy by investing in people, promoting innovation and facilitating the freer flow of people, goods, services and capital within our borders and across our borders. [...] Canada needs to attract and retain the most highly skilled workers and to encourage all Canadians to take advantage of opportunities in the workplace to better their lives and those of their families. [...] More work with the provinces and territories is required on a range of issues including the recognition of professional and trade qualifications and the more efficient regulation of securities.