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Table 1 Employment Insurance: Statistics by province and territory
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| January 2009p | February 2009p | January to February 2009 | February 2008 to February 2009 | January to February 2009 | February 2008 to February 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonally adjusted | ||||||
| number | change in number | % change | ||||
| Beneficiaries receiving regular benefits | ||||||
| Canada | 565,810 | 610,150 | 44,340 | 153,730 | 7.8 | 33.7 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 37,130 | 38,100 | 970 | 3,620 | 2.6 | 10.5 |
| Prince Edward Island | 7,790 | 7,910 | 120 | 310 | 1.5 | 4.1 |
| Nova Scotia | 29,290 | 29,950 | 660 | 3,130 | 2.3 | 11.7 |
| New Brunswick | 30,920 | 32,000 | 1,080 | 2,100 | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Quebec | 175,920 | 183,580 | 7,660 | 24,780 | 4.4 | 15.6 |
| Ontario | 184,520 | 198,880 | 14,360 | 74,420 | 7.8 | 59.8 |
| Manitoba | 11,840 | 12,180 | 340 | 2,420 | 2.9 | 24.8 |
| Saskatchewan | 9,320 | 10,000 | 680 | 2,200 | 7.3 | 28.2 |
| Alberta | 24,060 | 30,630 | 6,570 | 14,810 | 27.3 | 93.6 |
| British Columbia | 57,010 | 63,650 | 6,640 | 25,480 | 11.6 | 66.8 |
| Yukon | 880 | 890 | 10 | 110 | 1.1 | 14.1 |
| Northwest Territories | 810 | 850 | 40 | 180 | 4.9 | 26.9 |
| Nunavut | 430 | 450 | 20 | 140 | 4.7 | 45.2 |
| Initial and renewal claims received | ||||||
| Canada | 274,680 | 325,650 | 50,970 | 113,090 | 18.6 | 53.2 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 9,590 | 10,030 | 440 | 1,120 | 4.6 | 12.6 |
| Prince Edward Island | 2,540 | 2,550 | 10 | 80 | 0.4 | 3.2 |
| Nova Scotia | 9,740 | 10,530 | 790 | 1,530 | 8.1 | 17.0 |
| New Brunswick | 9,900 | 10,650 | 750 | 1,210 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
| Quebec | 73,980 | 84,110 | 10,130 | 17,240 | 13.7 | 25.8 |
| Ontario | 97,470 | 109,870 | 12,400 | 44,320 | 12.7 | 67.6 |
| Manitoba | 7,030 | 8,600 | 1,570 | 2,100 | 22.3 | 32.3 |
| Saskatchewan | 5,840 | 6,080 | 240 | 1,710 | 4.1 | 39.1 |
| Alberta | 22,240 | 28,410 | 6,170 | 15,860 | 27.7 | 126.4 |
| British Columbia | 35,780 | 41,710 | 5,930 | 16,900 | 16.6 | 68.1 |
| Yukon | 310 | 310 | 0 | 10 | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| Northwest Territories | 330 | 320 | -10 | 50 | -3.0 | 18.5 |
| Nunavut | 220 | 200 | -20 | 70 | -9.1 | 53.8 |
preliminary
Note(s):
Number of beneficiaries receiving regular benefits exclude claimants receiving training, job creation and self-employment benefits as well as other employment and support measures benefits.
