The future of Winnipeg - Scientists and Engineers

There was disturbing news this last week. Winnipeg has not done as well as other centres in attracting scientists and engineers, an important measure of our ability to achieve innovation and economic growth.

In 1981, Winnipeg was ranked 131st in North America for the precentage of engineers and scientists within the population. Twenty years later, Winnipeg has fallen to 132nd while Kitchener which was at 132nd place has now moved up to 80th.

We clearly need to do better.