Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the federal government is set to transform immigration, pensions and research and development policy.
In a major speech to the global movers and shakers at the World Economic Forum, he says the aim is to position Canada as a more competitive force in the global economy and to confront the pressures of an aging population.
Harper is also reiterating a commitment to streamline environmental approvals for major energy projects.
And he vows to surge ahead with developing ways to export energy to Asia.
He also chided wealthy countries for being too complacent about ringing up debt that they can't afford, taking their riches for granted and imperilling the entire global economy.
(The Canadian Press)
12:11ET 26-01-12
