However, participants highlighted a number of additional challenges which broadly relate to the broader notion of economic and human resources development (in fact, one group actually renamed "economic development" to "economic and human resources development"). These challenges included: the need for accurate and timely labour market information as a basis for planning and decision-making; the need for a proactive labour market strategy that recognizes and addresses the full-time and seasonal economies of PEI (and takes into account the impact of E.I. on the latter); support to the province's small businesses and entrepreneurs; a general change in attitudes (e.g., more of a "can do" attitude, more pride in PEI as a place to live and work); increased awareness of the skills challenges with which the province is grappling; and improved wages and working conditions. These other topics received $25.50 which, when combined with the funds allocated to economic development, brings the total to $52.50.

In broader terms, participants cited the need to create a true "culture of learning," where learning was valued as an investment and not seen as a cost. They indicated that general attitudes towards work and workers need to evolve due to the current challenges faced by the province. Finally, they called for a vision and strategy, which they felt must be built on good information and planning and a proactive and collaborative approach.