In the report you mention, we say that the main solution to this shortage is to invest in technology and automation. We also say that businesses have to look at the labour market differently.
The unemployment rate in Canada is 5.3%, but for young people under 25, it is more than double that. Among immigrants and persons with a disability, the rate is also higher.
So in circumstances where it is very difficult to recruit, we encourage businesses to look at the labour market differently. Many very skilled people are having trouble finding a job, because of certain characteristics.
And we encourage small businesses to improve their hiring processes. Often, businesses hire from within their networks. That may have worked in the past, but now they have to wage war in order to recruit talent. So they have to sell themselves on social media to show they are a good employer. We therefore recommend a set of strategies for small and medium businesses that will help them battle this labour shortage.