Which one of the following people would be counted as unemployed in Canada?
A)Benoit was laid off when his firm closed down two months ago and has not been looking for work, as he is going back to school.
B)Sharon is a university student with a job.
C)Kathy has stopped looking for work since she was unable to find a suitable job during a one- month search.
D)Christos was laid off from his job a month ago and has not been looking for a new job, as he is waiting for a severance package from his former employer.
E)Veena is not working, but she is looking for a full- time job.

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In Canada, an individual who is not currently employed but is actively seeking and available for work is considered to be unemployed. Veena is actively looking for a job, so she would be considered as unemployed. Benoit, Kathy, and Christos are not considered unemployed because they are not actively seeking employment. Sharon is considered employed even though she is a university student with a job.

Which One of the Following People Would Be Counted as Unemployed