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Labour

Land Area (sq. km) 1996 1,521.14
Average income $50,049.00

 Education  Totals
 15+ w/o certificate  825 
 w/certificate  275
 University without degree  180
 University with degree  155
 Trades  530

 Labour Force Status by Sex    
   Male  Female
 Total Labour Force  585  445
 Unemployment Rate %  7.9  5.3
 Participation Rate %  62.6  50.3
 Population Breakdown      
 Age  Total  Male  Female
 0-4  160  85  75
 5-14  400  210  195
 15-19  155  80  75
 20-24  110  70  45
 25-54  955  470  490
 55-64  375  195  180
 65-74  275  150  130
 75+  120  65  55
 Totals  2555 1320   1235

Racial Group- French Canadian and Anglo-Saxon are predominant, with a very small number of other nationalities
 
Wage Rates - Provincial Government minimum wage scale $7.25 per hour effective April 1, 2005 for all employees. Holidays are also paid. The average regional rate is $12.00/hour. There is a local supply of youth labour available. 
Blue Water Country Population - 4,110.