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- to ensure that institutions are able to cope with increasing
levels of demand for the training and retraining of highly

qualified manpower ;

- to ensure that a strong core of liberal arts and humanities

programming is preserved in our universities; and

~- to ensure that provision is made for the integration of new

technologies within the postsecondary education sector.

"Education systems are experiencing the same degree of stress that is
being felt in other sectors of Canadian society," stated Mr. Ouellet.
"We are nonetheless determined to help our institutions make the changes
required to respond to the new and emerging needs of an increasingly
technological society. Guided by the set of priorities we have
established and working in concert with all those who have a stake in
ensuring the quality and relevance of education and training programs,
we believe that our postsecondary education systems will continue to
play a key role in preparing Canadians for active and meaningful

participation in society."

Mr. Ouellet concluded by stating that this ministerial statement is the
first in a series on issues facing postsecondary education in Canada

which the Council will release in the fall of each year.

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