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The Role of Universities in the Economic Development of Atlantic Canada: A Focus on Immigration January 2006 To be presented at the 6th Atlantic Conference on the Future of Public Administration in Canada Denis Lebrun Sarita Rebelo Acknowledgements The authors, Denis Lebrun and Sarita Rebelo, gratefully acknowledge several people whose contributions and support has greatly enhanced the quality of this research study. First and foremost, we wish to thank Wade AuCoin, our supervisor, for his guidance, patience, and optimism throughout the course of this project. We have also benefited greatly from the continuous support and expertise of James Wheelhouse, Maurice Mandale, and other members of ACOA’s Immigration Working Group. We extend our appreciation to Mary Fifield, Program Advisor, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, for providing insightful suggestions and comments on immigration issues. As well, we thank ACOA’s Website Developers and Library Staff for their valuable and timely assistance. Finally, we express gratitude to the International Student Advisors we interviewed, for without their cooperation and contributions, we would not have the comprehensive study we have today. Disclaimer This analysis reflects the views of the authors and does not represent an official position of any kind by ACOA. Errors, omissions, or misrepresentations should therefore be wholly attributable to the authors. Table of Contents Executive Summary and Introduction 5 Part 1 The Role of Universities in the Economic Development of Atlantic Canada 12 2.1 Background 12 2.2 Raising knowledge levels of the general population 14 2.3 Research and Technology transfer 19 2.3.1 Research in Atlantic Canada 21 2.3.2 Main Research Sectors in Atlantic Canada Universities 22 2.3.3 Technology Transfer 24 2.4 Involvement and Interaction with Community Groups to Support Local Development 26 A New Economic Role for Atlantic Canadian Universities 30 3.1 The Imp