's population growth is strong relative to the rest of Atlantic Canada, but pales in comparison to the rest of the country, the first release from the 2016 census shows. Population growth: 2011-16 Canada 5.0% P.E.I. is growing at a faster rate than any other Atlantic province, it is well behind the national rate of growth. 's fastest growing community, received a brief mention in Wednesday's release. The top growing community, Blackfalds, Alberta, grew 48.1 per cent.

Source: CBC News February 08, 2017 15:13 UTC