Which one of the following people would be counted as unemployed in Canada?
A)Veena is not working, but she is looking for a full-time job.
B)Kathy has stopped looking for work since she was unable to find a suitable job during a one-month search.
C)Sharon is a college student with a job.
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)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.

Question

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To be counted as unemployed in Canada, an individual must be without work but actively seeking work.

Answer: B 
 If the individual has stopped actively seeking work, they are not considered unemployed in Canada.

Answer: C 
 Individuals who are employed, even if they are students, are considered employed and not counted as unemployed.

Answer: D 
 If the individual is not actively seeking work and waiting for severance, they are not considered unemployed in Canada.

Answer: E 
 If the individual is not actively seeking work and going back to school, they are not considered unemployed in Canada.

Which One of the Following People Would Be Counted as Unemployed