Perhaps one of the best places for the province to invest would be the Colleges and Universities, providing that they are using the funds effectively, and Ms. Matthews determines there isn't any additional funding available.

As the article stated, there will be a shortage of skilled trades, with some changes made to the apprenticeship programmes, the colleges could help address.  Especially in the smaller cities and towns, a certificate of technical competence or expertise would be a huge step up for a person of any age, which could help contribute to the province and country as opposed to someone without the skills who might place a heavier load for the province to assist with.