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Labour Force Survey : methodology and comparability

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This report examines the methodology, population coverage and comparability of Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, with a focus on Alberta. It explains differences between Labour Force Survey... More ≫

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This report examines the methodology, population coverage and comparability of Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, with a focus on Alberta. It explains differences between Labour Force Survey and official population estimates, historical revisions, and comparisons with payroll employment statistics. The report also discusses supplementary unemployment measures and sampling and non-sampling uncertainty, providing guidance on interpreting Alberta labour market statistics.

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