" women, Indigenous students, people with disabilities and new immigrants will be eligible for wage subsidies of up to 70 per cent or $7,000. All other student placements will be eligible for funding of up to 50 per cent of the wage, or $5,000."

The Globe and Mail doesn't allow comments that use the words prejudice, discrimination, and the Federal government in the same sentence.  This is my 3rd attempt to post a comment on this article.
If one wants to grow the economy, one hires the best for the job based on qualifications and experience.  That is called 'merit', a word the Federal government is erasing from hiring practices.