"Canada’s future economic growth will rely heavily on encouraging more Canadians to enter and remain in the labour force"

Why economic growth? How about concentrating on making Canada an even better place to live? In developed countries, good living does not depend on economic strength. It correlates with low income inequality. Japan and the US make the point. Japan is an economic basket case, has low income inequality and is tied with Sweden as the best place to live. At the other extreme, the US is very strong economically, has high income inequality and is the poorest developed country to live in.

Further, more people in the work force means lower salaries because of competition for jobs, and higher unemployment.

In summary, economic growth is no longer desirable. It served its purpose. It is good for business. Now it is time to concentrate on improving living conditions for all Canadians. Even business people will gain if Canada becomes an even better place in which to live.