Consider two people who are currently out of work. Deb is not currently looking for work but would like a job. Although she is not currently searching for work, she has done so at some time in the recent past. Ted is not looking for work, because he doesn't think there are jobs available for which he would qualify. Who does Statistics Canada consider to be a discouraged worker?

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Statistics Canada considers a discouraged worker as someone who is not currently looking for work because they believe there are no jobs available for them. This describes Ted's situation, as he believes there are no jobs available for which he would qualify. Deb, on the other hand, is not actively looking for work, but she still wants a job and has searched for work in the recent past. Therefore, she does not fit the definition of a discouraged worker.

Consider Two People Who Are Currently Out of Work