Because our new economy puts greater demands on our education delivery systems, innovation in policy and the delivery of education is also a priority. The HRD Agreement has been active at this level and has been a partner in numerous initiatives. The need to measure the levels of success of programs and services in education was the impetus behind a project to create the Provincial Educational Indicators System. One of the most promising and far-reaching projects supported by the HRD Agreement is the Open Learning and Information Network. The HRD Agreement has also sponsored projects from the private sector.
Labour relations is an element in the success of any economy.
The most significant contribution of the HRD Agreement, however, is that it has fostered partnerships. It has nurtured a process that encourages educators, and people in industry and business to consider a broader view and understand the vital role education plays in economic success. The HRD Agreement has shown us that productive innovation in education has to involve everyone. In essence, we have rediscovered our sense of community. But this time, it's a much larger community.