As has been noted, the development of skills is critical to alleviating poverty and getting out of poverty. There are a number of measures that we have, both federally delivered programs and also programs delivered through the provinces and territories. We're working on both fronts. There is a range of federally delivered programs targeted at under-represented groups such as youth and indigenous Canadians, but we're also working on renewing the four transfer agreements with provinces. The two biggest are the labour market development agreements, which involve over $2 billion in EI funds, plus the Canada job fund. We're working on both fronts, and provinces have a strong interest in looking at the barriers facing those who are farther from the labour market, and helping them get into more sustainable and higher-paying jobs. There are some supports on that front.
On October 4th, 2016. See this statement in context.