Facing a worsening global shortage of pilots, Cathay Pacific is cutting the time required to upgrade to captain by 25%, down from 4000 to 3000 hours.
North American carries are also staring into empty hiring pools and musing on 'creative' solutions.
https://simpleflying.com/cathay-pacific-pilot-shortage-captain-hours-reduced/
"Oxaro had received $50.6 million in taxpayer money; $33.7 million has been spent on administrative costs, while injured Canadians received $16.9 million. Updated Health Canada figures released last week show the company has now received $54.1 million and spent $36.3 million on administration costs, with just $18.1 million paid to injured Canadians"
https://globalnews.ca/news/11407587/visp-program-phac-government/