The Daily Monday, June 8, 2026
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Trend-cycle estimation: Concepts, interpretation and calculation
The reference document “Trend-cycle estimation: Concepts, interpretation, and calculation, 2026,” provides definitions, explanations and examples related to the use, interpretation and calculation of trend-cycle estimates for seasonally adjusted data. It replaces and combines the documents ”Trend-cycle estimates – Frequently asked questions” and ”Details on calculation of trend-cycle estimates at Statistics Canada.” The document is designed to complement more technical discussions of seasonal adjustment and trend-cycle estimation found in Statistics Canada publications and reference manuals.
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