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To the question: Three provinces were somewhat spared the impact of the recent downturn, even making some employment gains in December 2009 compared with December 2008. Were these provinces: A. Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, or B. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island?
The correct answer is A: The three provinces that saw an employment increase in December 2009 compared with December 2008 were Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
In contrast, Ontario and British Columbia registered above-average employment losses, while Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia posted smaller job losses. Alberta, too, posted employment losses and ranked just below the national average.
Chart - Ontario and British Columbia posted above-average employment losses
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, seasonally adjusted.
Table - Ontario and British Columbia posted above-average employment losses
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