In the process they are taking pride in their Native culture and increasing their literacy skills. Through partnerships with government institutions, TeleLearning researchers are developing collaborative learning methods. As an example, let me offer the following Peer Help System. Developed by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, I'm informed that this peer help system is computer based and is used for training employees in the workplace. I believe that part of the success of this program and other programs is due to partnerships.
Partnerships are central to the federal government's science and technology strategy.
Research collaboration in all of the sciences between the academic, private, and public sectors improve our well-being as a nation. They make us a smarter and better nation and help us produce more sensitive and more applicable results. Working together, sharing knowledge and experience are key to bringing Canada into the 21st Century. As I indicated previously, not as followers, but as leaders. And as leaders, I hope, of a strong and united nation.