How does Statistics Canada define the unemployment rate?
A) as the percentage of those unemployed relative to the percentage employed
B) as the percentage of the labour force that is unemployed
C) as the percentage of the adult population that is unemployed
D) as the percentage of the labour force without full-time employment

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Statistics Canada defines the unemployment rate as the percentage of the labour force that is unemployed. The labour force is comprised of individuals who are employed or actively seeking employment, so this definition excludes individuals who are not actively seeking work.

How Does Statistics Canada Define the Unemployment Rate