This paper outlines the skills and learning challenges that Canada faces to ensure it meets its skills and learning requirements for the 21st century. It proposes a series of national goals and milestones against which progress can be measured over time and reported on regularly to Canadians. Following an introduction, Sections 2-5 discuss the skills and learning challenges Canada faces in each of the following areas: building a foundation for lifelong learning for children and youth; strengthening accessibility and excellence in postsecondary education; building a world-class workforce; and helping immigrants achieve their full potential. Each section is divided into these areas: where we are now; what we are doing now; what we need to do; and how the government of Canada could contribute. (YLB)