Statistics Canada says population growth in 2023 highest since 1957
'About 98 per cent of population growth was explained by international migration,' said head of Statistics Canada's Centre for Demography
Source: nationalpost.com
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'About 98 per cent of population growth was explained by international migration,' said head of Statistics Canada's Centre for Demography
Three experts who spoke with The Canadian Press said the growth in temporary immigration can help companies meet their needs in a tightening labour market, but the province needs to do more to adjust to the new reality in order to better serve both newcomers and its own goals.
A new report indicates that, as of 2021, nearly 177,000 workers in Quebec were classified as “temporary.”