This is certainly a business oriented article. 

1. " tax incentives so employers can offer more full-time positions; "
Meaning that the taxpayer pays part of the salaries.

2"the rate of full-time employment for those between the ages of 17 and 24 from 2014-16 was 59 per cent for men and 49 per cent for women, down from 76 and 58 per cent respectively for the same age groups in 1976-78".
However as Statcan points out:
"More than 80% of women in Canada aged 25 to 54 participated in the labour market in 2015, compared with just over 20% in 1950."  Thus there were no doubt more women in full time employment in 2015. 
With such a large increase in the work force, no wonder that jobs are hard to find and salaries reduced such as part time employment. 
A catch 22 situation for families. Joining the  work force to increase family income they are creating unemployment and part time employment at lower salaries. 
For the good of Canada, the media should discourage a bigger work force. .