Monitoring employment trends using the Labour Force Survey and the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours

Articles and reports: 75-005-M2026001
Description: Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH) both provide measures of employment levels and trends. This technical note provides guidance on interpreting employment data from the two surveys, highlights key considerations when comparing LFS and SEPH data, and outlines factors that can contribute to short-term discrepancies between the two sources.
Issue Number: 2026001
Frequency: Occasional
Main Product: Labour Statistics: Technical Papers
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HTML July 30, 2026
PDF July 30, 2026

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