The argument for the expansion of co-operative education in Ontario and Canada as a whole is compelling. No modality of education is so well designed and proven to meet the goal of preparing people for satisfying and productive careers. No modality can contribute better to the development of the skilled and knowledgeable workforce on which our collective prosperity depends. As things stand, however, universities cannot afford to make the investment in human infrastructure that is essential to adopt or expand co-op offerings. The fact that there is no funding recognition by government of the additional costs of mounting co-op programs means that to expand offerings requires a reduction in resources available for regular academic programs.