Foremost - Participation Rate

The working population of Foremost had a participation rate of 64.9% in 2016, precipitously declining -10.9% from 72.8% in 2011. The male segment had the lowest decline over last five years, decreasing -6.32% to 71.2%.

Definition: The participation rate measures the total labour force (comprised of those who are employed and unemployed, combined) relative to the size of the working-age population.