Manitoba Jobless Rate Keeps Third-Lowest Rank In Canada
Manitoba's seasonally adjusted unemployment holds at 6.5 percent in March while unadjusted rate dips to 7.8 percent. National rate worsens to 8.6 percent adjusted and 9.7 unadjusted as Manitoba adds 3 000 jobs seasonally. Minister Craik notes 31 000 unemployed in March and introduces a Private Sector Youth Employment Program to boost totals.