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Table 3 Beneficiaries receiving regular benefits by age group, sex, province and territory
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| March 2009 | March 2010p | March 2009 to March 2010 | March 2009 to March 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted for seasonality | ||||
| number | change in number | % change | ||
| Manitoba | ||||
| Both sexes | 17,800 | 19,110 | 1,310 | 7.4 |
| Under 25 years | 2,540 | 2,730 | 190 | 7.5 |
| 25 to 54 years | 12,170 | 12,840 | 670 | 5.5 |
| 55 years and over | 3,090 | 3,540 | 450 | 14.6 |
| Men | 13,340 | 14,370 | 1,030 | 7.7 |
| Women | 4,450 | 4,740 | 290 | 6.5 |
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Both sexes | 15,040 | 15,810 | 770 | 5.1 |
| Under 25 years | 1,980 | 2,030 | 50 | 2.5 |
| 25 to 54 years | 10,000 | 10,400 | 400 | 4.0 |
| 55 years and over | 3,060 | 3,390 | 330 | 10.8 |
| Men | 11,520 | 11,900 | 380 | 3.3 |
| Women | 3,520 | 3,910 | 390 | 11.1 |
| Alberta | ||||
| Both sexes | 52,160 | 59,860 | 7,700 | 14.8 |
| Under 25 years | 7,010 | 7,010 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 25 to 54 years | 37,050 | 42,490 | 5,440 | 14.7 |
| 55 years and over | 8,100 | 10,360 | 2,260 | 27.9 |
| Men | 36,890 | 40,000 | 3,110 | 8.4 |
| Women | 15,270 | 19,850 | 4,580 | 30.0 |
| British Columbia | ||||
| Both sexes | 97,780 | 93,040 | -4,740 | -4.8 |
| Under 25 years | 12,480 | 10,880 | -1,600 | -12.8 |
| 25 to 54 years | 68,540 | 64,390 | -4,150 | -6.1 |
| 55 years and over | 16,760 | 17,770 | 1,010 | 6.0 |
| Men | 65,530 | 58,310 | -7,220 | -11.0 |
| Women | 32,250 | 34,730 | 2,480 | 7.7 |
| Yukon | ||||
| Both sexes | 1,330 | 1,380 | 50 | 3.8 |
| Under 25 years | 150 | 160 | 10 | 6.7 |
| 25 to 54 years | 890 | 920 | 30 | 3.4 |
| 55 years and over | 290 | 310 | 20 | 6.9 |
| Men | 890 | 950 | 60 | 6.7 |
| Women | 430 | 430 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Both sexes | 950 | 990 | 40 | 4.2 |
| Under 25 years | 110 | 100 | -10 | -9.1 |
| 25 to 54 years | 710 | 750 | 40 | 5.6 |
| 55 years and over | 130 | 140 | 10 | 7.7 |
| Men | 660 | 690 | 30 | 4.5 |
| Women | 290 | 300 | 10 | 3.4 |
| Nunavut | ||||
| Both sexes | 540 | 540 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Under 25 years | 60 | 60 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 25 to 54 years | 430 | 440 | 10 | 2.3 |
| 55 years and over | 50 | 40 | -10 | -20.0 |
| Men | 400 | 410 | 10 | 2.5 |
| Women | 140 | 140 | 0 | 0.0 |
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.
