The provincial government is crying over the latest statistics from Statistics Canada, which show a trend of sustainable population growth in Newfoundland and Labrador for the fifth consecutive quarter.
The latest quarterly population estimates released this week show that the province’s population increased by 422 people from January 1st to April 1st this year.
The population growth trend is largely fueled by immigration, according to the provincial government, which has set a goal of welcoming 5,100 newcomers a year by 2026.
Migration from other parts of Canada, especially Ontario and Alberta, is also contributing to population growth.
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