Employment Insurance Economic Region of Northern Alberta

Unemployment Rate & Benefit Information (for the period of April 12, 2026 to May 9, 2026)

Unemployment RateFootnote 1: 
9.6
Number of Insured Hours Required to Qualify for Regular Benefits: 
560
Minimum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular Benefits: 
20
Maximum Number of Weeks Payable for Regular Benefits: 
44
Economic Regions:
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