> The Crown corporation says the decline puts the economy in danger, and it worked with researchers from the Université de Montréal to analyze the problem and what's causing it, and to consider solutions. Its recommendation: Some of the difficulties of entrepreneurship can be overcome by helping business owners develop "soft skills," such as grit, marketing and how to interact with people

I wonder if they're self aware about how dumb their suggestions sound. If all it took was some sort skills, then everyone would be starting businesses left and right.

Or because they're paid to say something. And that needs to be easily and individually actionable.