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Table 3 Beneficiaries receiving regular benefits by age group, sex, province and territory
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| April 2009 | April 2010p | April 2009 to April 2010 | April 2009 to April 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted for seasonality | ||||
| number | change in number | % change | ||
| Manitoba | ||||
| Both sexes | 16,610 | 16,920 | 310 | 1.9 |
| Under 25 years | 2,320 | 2,220 | -100 | -4.3 |
| 25 to 54 years | 11,520 | 11,520 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 55 years and over | 2,780 | 3,180 | 400 | 14.4 |
| Men | 12,530 | 12,420 | -110 | -0.9 |
| Women | 4,080 | 4,490 | 410 | 10.0 |
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Both sexes | 15,810 | 14,500 | -1,310 | -8.3 |
| Under 25 years | 2,110 | 1,820 | -290 | -13.7 |
| 25 to 54 years | 10,780 | 9,640 | -1,140 | -10.6 |
| 55 years and over | 2,920 | 3,030 | 110 | 3.8 |
| Men | 11,330 | 10,570 | -760 | -6.7 |
| Women | 4,490 | 3,930 | -560 | -12.5 |
| Alberta | ||||
| Both sexes | 58,180 | 56,270 | -1,910 | -3.3 |
| Under 25 years | 8,190 | 6,440 | -1,750 | -21.4 |
| 25 to 54 years | 41,770 | 40,040 | -1,730 | -4.1 |
| 55 years and over | 8,220 | 9,790 | 1,570 | 19.1 |
| Men | 42,130 | 37,240 | -4,890 | -11.6 |
| Women | 16,060 | 19,030 | 2,970 | 18.5 |
| British Columbia | ||||
| Both sexes | 92,320 | 88,670 | -3,650 | -4.0 |
| Under 25 years | 12,220 | 10,050 | -2,170 | -17.8 |
| 25 to 54 years | 65,010 | 61,460 | -3,550 | -5.5 |
| 55 years and over | 15,100 | 17,150 | 2,050 | 13.6 |
| Men | 63,790 | 56,030 | -7,760 | -12.2 |
| Women | 28,540 | 32,640 | 4,100 | 14.4 |
| Yukon | ||||
| Both sexes | 1,320 | 1,290 | -30 | -2.3 |
| Under 25 years | 150 | 140 | -10 | -6.7 |
| 25 to 54 years | 900 | 870 | -30 | -3.3 |
| 55 years and over | 270 | 280 | 10 | 3.7 |
| Men | 880 | 870 | -10 | -1.1 |
| Women | 440 | 420 | -20 | -4.5 |
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Both sexes | 1,000 | 1,010 | 10 | 1.0 |
| Under 25 years | 110 | 110 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 25 to 54 years | 760 | 760 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 55 years and over | 130 | 150 | 20 | 15.4 |
| Men | 700 | 690 | -10 | -1.4 |
| Women | 310 | 320 | 10 | 3.2 |
| Nunavut | ||||
| Both sexes | 550 | 560 | 10 | 1.8 |
| Under 25 years | 60 | 50 | -10 | -16.7 |
| 25 to 54 years | 430 | 460 | 30 | 7.0 |
| 55 years and over | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Men | 410 | 420 | 10 | 2.4 |
| 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.
