Aboriginal self-government will not automatically make the lives of Aboriginals better. It will allow Aboriginals, however, to take greater responsibility and control over issues affecting their people and lands; to make choices about how to use their resources to deliver programs and services; to protect their cultures; and to build partnerships in pursuit of economic development. Read More >>

We all recognize, I am certain, that small- and medium-sized businesses in the offshore oil and gas industry must be quick-witted, on target, and fast-moving to acquire the new technology and new skills to stay ahead of the curve. We also agree that technological innovation is required to increase productivity and maintain competitiveness.
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...If trends continue, the number of nurses will not keep pace with Canada's growing and aging population. Due to population growth alone, it is forecast that Canada's healthcare system will suffer a shortage of 59,000 nurses by 2011. Factor in the increased demand for nursing by an aging population, and Canada will soon be short 113,000 nurses. It's an understatement to say that such a shortage of nurses jeopardizes high-quality healthcare. Read More >>

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions presents a business opportunity. It's a great personal honour to be here with people who not only recognize that opportunity, but have also moved to seize it. Progressive, forward-thinking people keen to invest in the future. People who understand that to ensure a bountiful harvest, one must first prepare the soil and water the crop.Read More >>

Many components of Canada's vast infrastructure network— the very lifelines that have made the country so prosperous and that provided Canadians with such a high standard of living— are reaching the ends of their service lives.
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Lenders must increasingly become mentors. I can assure you that at the Royal Bank, we take this expanded role seriously. We are now making changes that include the tailoring of our services to better meet the needs of our SME customers.
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