Geography, community context and culture account for fewer secondary and post-secondary grads in West
Although educational attainment in Western Canada has been rising in recent years, it still has a long way to go to catch up with other parts of Canada and some of our international competitors. The share of the labour force aged 25 to 54 with post-secondary credentials (certificate, diploma or higher) was about 56 per cent in Manitoba and Saskatchewan in 2007, compared with a national average of 65 per cent. This east-west gap creates real concerns for all Canadians.
