Summary
"After two years of consultation and research, we have concluded that there is a benefit to be gained for public policy by incorporating a social capital component into relevant government programs and initiatives. This does not mean, however, that governments should pursue a grand strategy to develop Canadian social capital simply to have more social capital. Governments should instead consider social capital as a means or instrument that, in complement with other resources, can facilitate the achievement of specific policy and program objectives, and target any social capital-related interventions accordingly"--Page 1.