Which of the following best describes the unemployment rate in Canada compared to the United States?
A)It was lower in Canada before the 2008-2009 recession, then higher after.
B)They were equal before the 2008-2009 recession, then higher in Canada after.
C)It was higher in Canada before the 2008-2009 recession, then lower after.
D)They are generally equal.
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's unemployment rate was higher than that of the United States. However, after the recession, Canada's unemployment rate became lower than that of the United States.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Unemployment Rate in Canada