If we want more paycheques, we need a booming economy, less worker competition (ie lower immigration), and to focus on Canada first. Bring back manufacturing, not everyone needs a post secondary education.

The person working at a maple leafs meat processing plant makes far more than the starbucks barista with a masters in ukranian feminist dance theory.

Not all jobs are glamorous. They aren't supposed to be. Their worth is in their ability to support you and your loved ones.