We're hearing now—and, again, it's anecdotally—that in Atlantic Canada, even in the service sector, they're losing people. Because of the changes to EI, they're being frightened out of the seasonal industries. We know that 53% of the regional GDP in Atlantic Canada is generated through seasonal industries. That's a very different “why” than in Fort McMurray, and I would think in many other areas of the country.
On May 15th, 2014. See this statement in context.