Statistics Canada released its unemployment benefits data on Thursday. More Canadians received unemployment benefits in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan unemployment benefits in February. Both provinces depend on resources. The number of Canadian receiving unemployment benefits in Alberta rose 2.4% in February compared to the previous month, while the number of Canadian receiving unemployment benefits in Saskatchewan climbed 3.5%.

Overall, the number of Canadian receiving unemployment benefits rose 0.8% in February compared to the previous month.