Quebec experienced its highest population growth rate in decades, driven primarily by immigration. Montreal led the surge, adding over 91,000 residents. However, for the first time since records began, deaths outpaced births in the province.
MONTREAL — A new report from Quebec ’s statistics institute says many of the province's regions grew at a record or near-record pace between 2023 and 2024, due in large part to immigration, while deaths outnumbered births for the first time.
The institute said the growth is due mostly to immigration and temporary immigration in particular. Non-permanent residents, such as temporary workers, international students and asylum seekers, outnumbered newly admitted permanent residents in all regions and contributed to the majority of the growth, it noted.
Quebec Premier François Legault has taken measures in recent months to reduce the number of temporary immigrants in the province, citing a desire to protect the French language and relieve pressure on housing, education, and health care.
IMMIGRATION POPULATION GROWTH QUEBEC BIRTH RATE DEATH RATE
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