Who of the following would be counted as unemployed by Statistics Canada?
A) A person with a part-time job.
B) A person with a full-time job.
C) A person employed or unemployed but actively looking for a job.
D) A person willing to work who had not looked for a job in two months.

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To be counted as unemployed by Statistics Canada, an individual must be without a job but actively looking for employment. Choices A and B involve individuals who are already employed, either part-time or full-time, and thus are not considered unemployed. Choice D describes someone who is not actively looking for work, which is a requirement to be classified as unemployed.

Who of the Following Would Be Counted as Unemployed by Statistics