ew, 2000, page 8).
             So why then do we have to be concerned about the brain drain issue if Canada is not actually losing that many skilled workers to the United States? The concern lies in the fact that, those that are leaving are mostly from high-technology industries, which include engineering, computer science and communications. Also many workers employed in hospitals and schools in Canada are leaving as well. Consequently, it is necessary to focus on the reasons why such emigration occurs in the above-mentioned industries, as they are all vital pillars that hold up the Canadian Economy.
             When dealing with the outflow of Canadian skilled workers, it not only deals with a loss to the Canadian knowledge-based economy, but it also implies a loss in societal investment made by the Canadian Government. Comparing the amount of investment in skill development, "Canada ranks first among the G-7 countries when i
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