Unemployment including for youth are at record low levels in both Canada and the US right now - yes there is an increase in part-time and precarious work but many people in this day and age hold more than one job or do a side gig like uber or pizza delivery which combined works out to full time hours. The provinces have already and in particular a select few have pledged to hike minimum wages to catch up with inflation. The feds are increasing child benefits for families in the middle class and below to act as a basic income. Low income seniors and working individuals also are receiving higher tax benefits.