Lately I've become aware of quite a number of young people with good educations in technical areas that cannot find jobs.  Nevertheless I still believe education and training are key to finding employment.  People nowadays should continue to train themselves for possible employment, even if they are currently employed.  Governments should think about what the world will look like in a few years and aim their policies at ensuring Canada has ready skills for the world.  As already mentioned...the current middle class should not be allowed to slide backwards into poverty or there will be a huge backlash.