Barrie, Canada is not as weak as you think it is.
Sure, manufacturing is headed out. No two ways about it. However, like people, countries have to adapt quickly to change. There are tremendous natural resources available in Canada. If all the manufacturing jobs go overseas, what is Canada to do? Cry hoarse that there are no more jobs available, or create high value jobs that are specific to Canada's strengths? Why can't Canada excel in design? Education is good, infrastructure is good. As far as I can see, Canada is ideally placed to excel. If it doesn't it is due to people who rather than create ideas, complain.