Missing property of a well-written text: 3. Canadian software companies face several tough challenges in the new millennium because of 'brain drain,' and the monopoly held by their American counterparts. However, the Canadian dollar is getting stronger. 'Brain drain' is a bad thing. Our greatest resources are leaving. Microsoft is squeezing out its competitors. In comparison, if the brain drain' continues, Canadian companies will find it difficult to produce innovative software. If the dollar doesn't stay strong, it will hurt us, it will help the Americans.​