By Canadian Press

GRIM PREDICTION

Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 | 11:44 AM

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has a grim prediction for workers in his province.

He says there may well be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He has told an energy industry conference that the total could be even higher.

And he says the figure doesn’t fully account for the impact of the oil-price collapse on Alberta’s fossil-fuel-powered economy.

At the same time, he told energy industry leaders that Alberta is doing well in its fight against the virus.

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: October 28-November 3, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: October 21-27, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: October 11, 2024

Oct 11, 2024

He says the province’s rate of hospitalizations is less than half that of other large provinces.

Kenney will deliver a televised address to Albertans just after 6 p.m. this evening where he will share projections regarding COVID-19 in the province.

RELATED: Alberta minister says patience running short for federal energy industry aid

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 7, 2020

The Canadian Press