While the U.S. labour market remains historically healthy, recent data suggest some weakening
Weekly unemployment claims — a proxy for layoffs — remain at low levels by historical standards
The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose to 227,000
Jobless beneficiary ranks expanded for fourth straight month
Number of workers collecting jobless benefits jumped 6% in July
Labour market remains tight, with unemployment and EI numbers at all-time lows
Monthly increase in EI recipients comes off historic low in January
Falling numbers of fired workers likely drove record low EI numbers
A jump in layoffs and unemployment claims would be an early sign of recession
The expiration comes as the federal government works on modernizing the program