Here's an excerpt from a speech by the former finance minister of Canada calling for students to learn more than just French and English:
"... I just think that we are underestimating the importance of multilingualism," said Mr. Manley, after delivering a speech to the Canadian Club of Ottawa about the need for Canadians and Canadian businesses to focus more on Asia.
To read the whole article which also talks about how other countries are developing multilingualism go to:
http://www.theglobeandmail.