Approximately 692,000 Canadians received regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in November, down by 50,000 (-6.7%) from October.
November EI statistics reflect labour market conditions during the week of November 7 to 13, 2021.
Public health measures in early to mid-November were largely similar to those in place in October. In some jurisdictions, most notably in Ontario and Quebec, capacity limits and physical distancing requirements had been further eased in settings where proof of vaccination is required.
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