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Chart E.3.1
Unemployment rates of population aged 15 and over, by level of education, Canada, 1990 to 2008

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Chart E.3.1 Unemployment rates of population aged 15 and over, by level of education, Canada, 1990 to 2008

1. Includes individuals having no education or education below high school graduation.
2. Includes high school graduates and individuals who have some postsecondary education (not completed).
3. Includes individuals with trade certificate or diploma from a vocational school or apprenticeship training; non-university certificate or diploma from a community college, CEGEP, school of nursing and similar programs at this level; university certificate below bachelor's level.
4. Includes individuals with bachelor's degree or university degree/certificate above bachelor's level.
Notes:  The unemployment rate is based on a monthly average from January to December. Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates for Canada are derived using LFS results from the provinces; the territories are excluded.
Source: Table E.3.1.