That made the once shrinking region the fastest growing part of Canada during the summer, ahead of British Columbia. New Brunswick's share of this summer's population growth surge was 5,075. (Mark Blinch/Reuters)It's a stunning development in a province that has been fretting for decades about its stagnant population growth. "Population growth is crucial to the future success of our province," said Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder. "The attraction and retention of new Canadians is critical to helping us increase our province's population and meet the needs of our employers."
Source: CBC News December 30, 2021 17:00 UTC