Monday, December 22, 2008

Labour Force Survey (LFS) Variables Inquiry

Question

I have learned that the PUMFs for the Labour Force Survey do not include "immigrant status", even though the question is now asked on the Survey.

Is there anything that could be done to have this variable added?

Answer
The immigrant status has never been included on the LFS PUMFs even if the question has been asked since January 2006.

As presented by Jason Gilmore at the Spring 2008 EAC meeting, as they are reviewing the LFS PUMF, this is one information they are considering to include in the LFS PUMF. This was strongly recommended by the EAC members and other people with whom they have consulted. I talked to Jason and he is not sure yet when the revision will be done. They are still working on alternative for the LFS PUMF content and will certainly be giving an update at the next EAC meeting in April 2009. Jason will keep us updated on any coming decision concerning the content of the LFS PUMF.

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