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SASKATCHEWAN RECORDS LOWEST PER CAPITA EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFICIARIES IN CANADA

Released on July 28, 2009

Saskatchewan's number of Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries on a per capita basis was 1.7 per cent, the lowest in Canada, tied with Manitoba, according to a release today by Statistics Canada. However, the number of people receiving EI benefits in Saskatchewan has increased. The national per capita average is 3 per cent.

"We said all along that we would not be immune from economic problems, but we are still doing better than most other jurisdiction in Canada," said Minister of Enterprise Ken Cheveldayoff speaking on behalf of Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Rob Norris.

"Saskatchewan still has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, and we are expected to continue to have the best economic performance amongst the provinces," Cheveldayoff added. "There are 5,200 jobs posted on saskjobs.ca and when people are laid off, we have a rapid response team to help place those affected workers. Saskatchewan continues to be the best place in Canada to live and raise a family."

All jurisdictions in Canada recorded an increase in EI benefits year-over-year (May 2008 to May 2009). Saskatchewan recorded an increase of 80 percent, significantly lower than in Alberta (260.7 per cent), British Columbia (129.4 per cent) and Ontario (108 per cent).

In the Seasonally Adjusted, month-to-month comparison (May 2009 to April 2009), Saskatchewan's increase of 5.8 per cent is below the national average of 9.2 per cent. All provinces recorded an increase including Alberta (16.8 per cent), Ontario (16 per cent) and British Columbia (6.2 per cent).

There were 535,600 people working in Saskatchewan in June, an increased of 14,500 from June 2008 to June 2009. Many of those positions are full-time. Saskatchewan recorded the highest employment gain in Canada and was one of only three provinces that had year over year employment growth. Saskatchewan has experienced 39 consecutive months of record employment.


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Kathy Young
Executive Council
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0425

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