Quebec relies on immigration for population growth, report finds
What happened
Quebec's population dropped by 9,600 last year, with deaths (80,450 in 2025) exceeding births (78,200 in 2025) according to one report. The province has been relying on immigration to maintain population growth. Last year, Quebec welcomed 60,150 permanent residents, the majority of whom were economic immigrants. However, the number of non-permanent residents decreased by 51,400.
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Why it matters
The reliance on economic immigrants is crucial for offsetting natural population decline in Quebec. This trend occurs as Quebec's net migration total declined by 7,150 in 2025, following years of higher net migration.
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Who's involved
- QuebecProvince where demographic trends and labor market reliance are observed
- Jean BouletLabour Minister within the government of Quebec
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MontrealSpeculative
Montreal might see changes in labor supply, which could affect sales and service sector operations.
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The entities involved
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Quebec
province of Canada