2007 A RECORD YEAR FOR MANITOBA POPULATION GROWTH: SWAN

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Positive Interprovincial Gains Shown in Stats Can Quarterly Report

Competitiveness, Training and Trade Minister Andrew Swan welcomed Statistics Canada information released today showing record population growth for Manitoba including an increase in population from other provinces and strong gains due to immigration.

 

“Not only has Manitoba seen record population growth this year, we have also seen an overall increase in population from other provinces in the last quarter,” said Swan. “Manitoba is on a roll and continues to reach important milestones.”

 

The Statistics Canada figures released today show:

·         Manitoba recorded an increase in population from other provinces in the fourth quarter of 2007 of 288 people. This positive net interprovincial migration includes a positive inflow of 414 persons from Alberta.

·         The population of Manitoba rose by nearly 13,100 people in 2007, the second-highest increase since 1972.

·         The population increase is ahead of the national average for the first time since 1984 and fourth best among provinces.

·         Over the last year, 9,200 more individuals came to Manitoba than left, an increase of 7,781 over last year and the highest level in 35 years. 

·         Manitoba welcomed over 10,947 international immigrants in 2007.

 

“People are taking notice that Manitoba is a great place to live, work and raise a family and the results are being seen,” said Swan.  “We continue to offer outstanding employment opportunities and an affordable cost of living and we look forward to reaching the 1.2 million population mark very soon.”

 

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