Compared to other countries, our education system is still pretty good, and our students score pretty well compared to other countries on international tests (especially Alberta students). However, there is always room for improvement.
As an employer, the biggest weakness I see is writing and communication skills. Part of this is the fault of the post-secondary system; I hire scientists and engineers, and the post-secondary programs in these disciplines don't put anywhere near enough emphasis on the "soft" skills, but it all starts with primary education. Learning to communicate effectively isn't something that comes in a few weeks - you need to start learning how early and keep working on it.
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