Data quality, concepts and methodology: Survey overview

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The monthly Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH) is designed to provide monthly estimates to measure levels and month-to-month trends of payroll employment paid hours and earnings. The data are compiled at detailed industrial levels for Canada, provinces and territories.