Which of the following best describes the unemployment rate in Canada compared to the United States?
A) It was higher in Canada before the 2008-2009 recession, then lower after.
B) It was lower in Canada before the 2008-2009 recession, then higher after.
C) They are generally equal.
D) They were equal before the 2008-2009 recession, then higher in Canada after.
E) It has been consistently lower in the United States, before and after the 2008-2009 recession.

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Before the 2008-2009 recession, Canada had a higher unemployment rate than the United States, but afterwards, Canada's unemployment rate became lower than that of the United States.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Unemployment Rate in Canada