Ed is on a temporary winter layoff from the canal system where he works as a lock master. If Ed participates in the Statistics Canada survey, how will he be classified?
A) as unemployed and in the labour force
B) as unemployed and out of the labour force
C) as employed and in the labour force
D) as employed and out of the labour force

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Ed is currently not working due to the temporary layoff and is actively seeking employment during this period, which qualifies him as being part of the labour force and unemployed.

Ed Is on a Temporary Winter Layoff from the Canal