I think it's important. Just the market dynamics of competing for a workforce are bringing employers to realize they need to provide more attractive pay packages, and “packages” could be many different things. I think the government has a role in making sure the marketplace is fair, and that's done through the labour codes, federally and provincially. The associations and trade associations are helping and providing supports and resources to their members to help them find talent to help them staff their businesses.
On April 26th, 2022. See this statement in context.