According to the definition used by Statistics Canada,a person is not in the labour force if that person:
A) is going to school.
B) is temporarily absent from a job because of illness.
C) has been temporarily laid off.
D) is out of a job and looking for work during the previous four weeks.

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According to the definition used by Statistics Canada, if a person is going to school, they are not considered a part of the labour force. This is because they are not currently seeking or available for employment.

B) is incorrect as a person who is temporarily absent from a job due to illness is considered part of the labour force. 
C) is incorrect as a person who has been temporarily laid off is still considered part of the labour force as they are available for work and actively seeking employment. 
D) is incorrect as a person who is out of a job and looking for work during the previous four weeks is considered to be part of the labour force.

According to the Definition Used by Statistics Canada,a Person Is