Description: Canada is now ranked 14^th in global competitiveness rankings; it was ranked in the top 10 in 2009. Canada received low scores on its quality of research innovation and its innovation record.

Source: The Globe and Mail

Date: September 05 2012

Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/canada-slips-in-competitiveness-rankings/article4520181/

Questions for Discussion:

1. Suggest possible actions for Canada to improve its innovation record?
2. Despite the economic slowdown in Europe, how do European countries remain so competitive?
3. Should we care about such rankings?
4. Why Canadian companies are behind in offering ‘on-the-job training’?