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Table 1 Employment Insurance: Statistics by province and territory
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| April 2009p | May 2009p | April to May 2009 | May 2008 to May 2009 | April to May 2009 | May 2008 to May 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonally adjusted | ||||||
| number | change in number | % change | ||||
| Beneficiaries receiving regular benefits | ||||||
| Canada | 713,070 | 778,650 | 65,580 | 309,710 | 9.2 | 66.0 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 39,760 | 41,200 | 1,440 | 5,800 | 3.6 | 16.4 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8,480 | 8,890 | 410 | 890 | 4.8 | 11.1 |
| Nova Scotia | 32,540 | 33,130 | 590 | 5,740 | 1.8 | 21.0 |
| New Brunswick | 34,860 | 35,590 | 730 | 5,750 | 2.1 | 19.3 |
| Quebec | 201,440 | 206,720 | 5,280 | 52,250 | 2.6 | 33.8 |
| Ontario | 236,350 | 274,070 | 37,720 | 137,400 | 16.0 | 100.5 |
| Manitoba | 15,110 | 15,800 | 690 | 5,510 | 4.6 | 53.5 |
| Saskatchewan | 13,190 | 13,960 | 770 | 5,790 | 5.8 | 70.9 |
| Alberta | 48,800 | 57,010 | 8,210 | 40,060 | 16.8 | 236.3 |
| British Columbia | 82,970 | 88,150 | 5,180 | 47,180 | 6.2 | 115.2 |
| Yukon | 1,020 | 1,100 | 80 | 350 | 7.8 | 46.7 |
| Northwest Territories | 930 | 960 | 30 | 270 | 3.2 | 39.1 |
| Nunavut | 500 | 510 | 10 | 220 | 2.0 | 75.9 |
| Initial and renewal claims received | ||||||
| Canada | 316,390 | 332,790 | 16,400 | 116,950 | 5.2 | 54.2 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 10,050 | 10,190 | 140 | 890 | 1.4 | 9.6 |
| Prince Edward Island | 2,620 | 2,850 | 230 | 490 | 8.8 | 20.8 |
| Nova Scotia | 11,060 | 11,200 | 140 | 1,930 | 1.3 | 20.8 |
| New Brunswick | 10,500 | 10,660 | 160 | 950 | 1.5 | 9.8 |
| Quebec | 86,440 | 86,560 | 120 | 21,730 | 0.1 | 33.5 |
| Ontario | 110,070 | 115,270 | 5,200 | 49,680 | 4.7 | 75.7 |
| Manitoba | 8,880 | 9,590 | 710 | 3,160 | 8.0 | 49.1 |
| Saskatchewan | 6,790 | 7,220 | 430 | 2,450 | 6.3 | 51.4 |
| Alberta | 26,850 | 29,460 | 2,610 | 15,230 | 9.7 | 107.0 |
| British Columbia | 36,680 | 38,520 | 1,840 | 13,100 | 5.0 | 51.5 |
| Yukon | 340 | 380 | 40 | 100 | 11.8 | 35.7 |
| Northwest Territories | 330 | 340 | 10 | 50 | 3.0 | 17.2 |
| Nunavut | 160 | 170 | 10 | 70 | 6.3 | 70.0 |
preliminary
Note(s):
The number of beneficiaries receiving regular benefits excludes claimants receiving training, job creation and self-employment benefits as well as other employment and support measures benefits.
