Legislative Assembly Government proposes to establish a Universities Co-ordinating Council. The Council, consisting of representatives of both universities, will explore avenues for co-opera¬ tion and economies in the development of the two institutions and report to the Government from time to time on the progress made in this direction. We trust that this action on the part of the Government will result in a more orderly development of university education in this Province. Mr. Speaker , in conclusion I would just like to say, as we meet in this historic 1967 Session, having crossed the threshold into Canada 's second century and being located only a few paces from the room in which the Fathers of Confederation met one hundred years ago, I am impelled to make reference to one of the qualities, one of the characteristics which these men possessed. I refer to their optimism. They had come concept of the difficulties of making the new federation function. This did not deter them, they believed it could work. And 't has; not perfectly, but much better than anyone a century ago had a right to expect. We need the optimism posses¬ sed by these men; we have tended to become rather impatient people. We perhaps, are a group of grouchers and grumblers complaining about this, that, and the other thing. Even in good times we are inclined to find fault with everybody and every¬ thing. Now discontent up to a point is probably a good thing; it may be a very desirable attribute in an individual or a nation, it may inspire ambition and initiative, but carried too far, it can have a negative effect and cause a loss of faith and con¬ fidence, and optimism. We cannot go forward either as a nation or as a province without these characteristics. Let us all then, Mr. Speaker , regardless of our political affiliations enter our second century firm in our faith, calm in our confidence and with an optimum of optimism. Let us dedicate ourselves anew, as Prince Edward Islanders , to cope with the challenge and to accept the opportunities offered. By so doing we can make Canada a better place in which to live and to enjoy life. —98—