While developed nations have been able to retrain their citizens in times of war and national emergencies, they seem to lack the resources, capacity, and commitment to retrain workers in periods of economic recession and unemployment. (SK)

The hospitality industry is one that is not adversely affected by the information revolution. As tourism is stimulated by government economic development efforts, opportunities in the food service and hospitality occupations are increasing, both for the young and for the unemployed who need retraining. (SK)

A survey of more than 300 Nova Scotia youth revealed that they expect strong demands for periodic retraining that may affect the stability of their careers. They believe that governments and employers should accept responsibility for some of the retraining costs. (Author/JOW)

Discusses the importance of continuous learning to Canada's national prosperity. Recommends an initial focus on the retraining of teachers and managers, national standards, local relevance, differentiation and specialization of universities, and investments in computer-assisted learning. (JOW)