Table 2 
Initial and renewal claims received, by province and territory – Seasonally adjusted 

Initial and renewal claims received, by province and territory – Seasonally adjusted
  March
2025
February
2026p
March
2026p
February to March 2026 March 2025 to March 2026 February to March 2026 March 2025 to March 2026
  numbernumbernumber changechange % change% change
Canada 276,320 269,860 278,390 8,530 2,070 3.2 0.7
Newfoundland and Labrador 8,750 7,950 8,060 110 -690 1.4 -7.9
Prince Edward Island 2,640 2,570 2,690 120 50 4.7 1.9
Nova Scotia 9,410 9,270 9,390 120 -20 1.3 -0.2
New Brunswick 10,190 9,820 10,430 610 240 6.2 2.4
Quebec 72,250 69,170 71,690 2,520 -560 3.6 -0.8
Ontario 94,530 92,630 93,980 1,350 -550 1.5 -0.6
Manitoba 9,740 9,570 9,780 210 40 2.2 0.4
Saskatchewan 7,420 7,140 7,330 190 -90 2.7 -1.2
Alberta 29,250 29,660 30,840 1,180 1,590 4.0 5.4
British Columbia 31,140 31,090 33,160 2,070 2,020 6.7 6.5
Yukon 300 310 320 10 20 3.2 6.7
Northwest Territories 300 300 280 -20 -20 -6.7 -6.7
Nunavut 210 210 220 10 10 4.8 4.8
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preliminary
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