Western Provinces: Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada: All four Western provinces, as well as Newfoundland and Labrador, had fewer claimants in March, Statistics Canada said, according to CBC. The number of initial and renewal claims rose by 6,800 or three per cent to 230,700 in March, partly offsetting a decline observed the previous month and The number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance claims declined for the fifth consecutive month in March, dropping one per cent to 523,700. To receive EI benefits, individuals must first submit a claim and the number of claims provides an indication of the number of people who could become beneficiaries. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.