A truly innovative economy is one driven by ideas, invention and technologies, one which leads the way in how it produces goods and delivers them to global markets. Thanks to the investments made by previous governments, Canada has become a world leader in research and innovation. We must not lose this hard-won advantage. It takes more than just tax breaks to strengthen and grow our economy. We must make real investments in post-secondary education, so that Canadian talent and ingenuity can flourish and drive our economy into the future. To translate Canadian innovation into economic prosperity, we must also better link the lab to the marketplace and establish strategic partnerships with growing economic giants like China, India and Brazil. The countries that will lead the world in the 21st century will have the strongest, most sustainable economies. Canada must find ways to align the environment and the economy, creating new technologies that allow us to produce more and use less. To ensure Canada's economic success for years to come, we need to put in place a solid foundation for our future today. With real investments in innovation, in our workers, and in our planet, Canada will be an economic world leader for generations to come.