Along with our financial responsibilities, we have a responsibility to put in power the best government we think possible. The consequences of our collective decisions as citizens will be enormous as various actions, policies, and decisions are taken by the politicians and political parties we elect. No one needs to tell you that technological change is occurring at an extremely rapid pace. Such change has many influences on our lives. It can influence the kinds of jobs that are available and the types of skills that are required.
Technological change can displace some workers from their jobs while it creates jobs for others.
Technological change can lead to Canada, or areas within Canada, becoming more or less productive and more or less successful economically. That can affect jobs and incomes. Technological change can affect the way we live our daily lives. It can affect the way we do banking, keep our records, do our shopping. As one example, consider the computer.