One of the key elements of increasing labour force participation, particularly for minority groups, is to make sure they have access to education and have wraparound supports. Ensure, first, that it's seeable and doable; second, that resources are there, provincial and federal; and third, that universities and colleges do more than put out a sign saying “Please come”. They have to reach into communities and start early.
There's all sorts of good work happening across the country, and this has been an area of real change over the last 15 years.