<p>High unemployment has not been synonymous with Alberta's labour market for many decades; however, a couple oil price crashes and a global pandemic has changed this story. Today, Alberta has the highest long-term unemployment rate in the country. To explore this challenge and its possible solutions, we invited Michele Evans, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Workforce Strategies Division at the Government of Alberta's Labour & Immigration Ministry to talk about it.</p>

High unemployment has not been synonymous with Alberta's labour market for many decades; however, a couple oil price crashes and a global pandemic has changed this story. Today, Alberta has the highest long-term unemployment rate in the country. To explore this challenge and its possible solutions, we invited Michele Evans, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Workforce Strategies Division at the Government of Alberta's Labour & Immigration Ministry to talk about it.

<p>High unemployment has not been synonymous with Alberta's labour market for many decades; however, a couple oil price crashes and a global pandemic has changed this story. Today, Alberta has the highest long-term unemployment rate in the country. To explore this challenge and its possible solutions, we invited Michele Evans, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Workforce Strategies Division at the Government of Alberta's Labour &amp; Immigration Ministry to talk about it.</p>

The Brief: Long-Term Unemployment in Alberta with Michele Evans, ADM, Labour & Immigration, Alberta Government

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C-Suite Unplugged: Real leaders. Real stories. C-Suite Unplugged features Alberta's top business leaders sharing how they got to the top, what drives them, and the personal experiences that shaped their career paths. Go beyond the boardroom to get an inside look at the people behind the title and what it really means to lead. The Brief: What can business, government, and Albertans do—together—to make life better? The Brief explores exactly that question through examining the biggest issues impacting life in this province. From economic trends and policy shifts to social challenges and community well-being, each episode offers clear analysis and fresh insight to help you stay informed. New episodes drop every other Tuesday.

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