The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently put out a really interesting report called “Work in Progress: Bridging the Gap Between Small Businesses and Canada's Youth”. They surveyed young people. They also talked to businesses. It's a really good report for identifying some of the gaps where there are clearly frustrations on the part of small business owners who are struggling to meet their needs. There's also a lot of frustration on the part of young people.
One of the things they identify is, “Existing government supports for small businesses to hire youth are often overly complex and administratively burdensome”. Meanwhile, they've called for action that would reduce the costs of hiring, for instance by proposing things like training supports and EI premium relief.
I wonder if you have an impression about what policy interventions are needed to help close the gap between businesses and young people and to make it easier for businesses to give opportunities to young people.