How is Canada's unemployment rate determined?
A)The rate is determined by Canada Census data.
B)The rate is determined by a survey of Canadian employers.
C)The federal government department HRSDC (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada)conducts a monthly survey of the labour force.
D)Statistics Canada conducts a Labour Force Survey each month.
E)An estimate is produced by HRSDC based on the previous month's unemployment rate adjusted by the current month's job losses and job gains.

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Statistics Canada conducts a Labour Force Survey each month to determine the unemployment rate in Canada. The survey collects information from households and produces estimates of employment, unemployment, and other labour market indicators.

How Is Canada's Unemployment Rate Determined