I'm sorry there is no labour shortage, there is inadequate training. Unaffordable universities mostly not delivering on their promise. That was meant to create what looks like a labour shortage. Train, and increase wage, suddenly you will find more workers to fill those jobs. Yes. A higher pay would put back women at home and in community participation which is what a good portion past 30 would much prefer. A couple to work less and take care of children rather than chasing affordable childcare services, it won't happen in a taxed market in economy that paying for a full time service would work unless for those who earn significantly more of course.