It's interesting that you mention Beauce, which is known for its dynamic entrepreneurship. However, even so, I've seen that fewer and fewer young people are inclined to start their own business.
Earlier I spoke about self-employed workers. Self-employed workers are not valued very much by society. However, we are starting to realize that more and more people are choosing this path, be it out of frustration or by choice.
As for government measures, I think entrepreneurship should be showcased more, not just for large companies with a lot of employees. Self-employed workers work from home. We are talking about the fact that a lot of people leave rural areas for a variety of reasons and settle in urban centres. Yet if we encouraged the entrepreneurial culture, especially the status of self-employed workers, the young and not-so-young would remain in rural areas to work. I myself have worked from home for years. Whether I am out west or in a very remote region up north, I can continue to do my work.
I had observed certain things, but the BDC studies I read showed me that my observations were founded. There really has been a drop in the culture and the enthusiasm toward starting your own business.
Once again, this isn't just about promoting the entrepreneurial culture, but also promoting formulas that help people run a business just as easily in an urban centre as in a rural area.