Statistics Canada’s decision to pull its latest jobs report forced officials to put employment insurance claims on hold and triggered a flood of speculation from economists as to what Friday’s updated numbers will reveal.
Approvals for EI claims are partly based on regional unemployment rates, but officials say staff will be able to manage the expected backlog next week so the wait for Friday’s new job numbers won’t affect when people get their cheques.
via EI claims on hold while Statscan fixes jobs report error – The Globe and Mail.
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