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Statscan numbers

So wild looking at the quarterly provincial population estimates by StatCan. If Alberta continues its trajectory over the next ~16 months we will surpass 5 million people in the province well before the 2026 census. We’re almost certainly past 4.8 (Q4 showed 4.76)
 
In 2023, Calgary CMA recorded 27,410 new immigrants (permanent residents), a new record. Previous record was 24,735 in 2022. 48% of new immigrants to Alberta came to Calgary CMA.
Is that a net gain if 27.4K or incoming only?
 
In this Herald article (in spite of the negative headline) some pretty high estimates of last year's growth...looks like some of you predicting 70s and 80s might be right after all: Either way, if these are remotely accurate that gives us a growth rate of possibly up to 5% which is CRAZY. At this rate we will surpass Montreal as the country's #2 city (civic population only, obviously) in the not too distant future.

I think the immigration numbers are a reflection that we are now solidly the #3 most diverse city in the country, and as such we have these large communities of certain ethnic groups that in turn encourage more people from those groups to settle here. Exciting times for Calgary!

 
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Global news this morning said Calgary grew by 71000
Assuming this is the Conference Board Data (report costs a whopping $985 for a 15 minute read ), curious as to the breakdown for international vs interprovincial. Edmonton reported 47,100 international and 18,700 interprovincial, which is about 70/30 international vs interprovincial.
 
Assuming this is the Conference Board Data (report costs a whopping $985 for a 15 minute read ), curious as to the breakdown for international vs interprovincial. Edmonton reported 47,100 international and 18,700 interprovincial, which is about 70/30 international vs interprovincial
The article bungled the numbers. Edmonton’s total growth was 47k and international immigration was 24k

Calgary’s growth was 71k and 27k international.
 
The article bungled the numbers. Edmonton’s total growth was 47k and international immigration was 24k

Calgary’s growth was 71k and 27k international.
Are these municipal or metro numbers? Also, are the international numbers included in the 71k? Or is that additional?

Either way, that disparity between the cities seems enormous. Far bigger than usual.
 

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