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Proportion of foreign-born population, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes 1991 1996 2001
  %
Canada 16.1 17.4 18.4
Newfoundland and Labrador 1.5 1.6 1.6
Prince Edward Island 3.2 3.3 3.1
Nova Scotia 4.4 4.7 4.6
New Brunswick 3.3 3.3 3.1
Quebec 8.7 9.4 9.9
Ontario 23.7 25.6 26.8
Manitoba 12.8 12.4 12.1
Saskatchewan 5.9 5.4 5.0
Alberta 15.1 15.2 14.9
British Columbia 22.3 24.5 26.1
Yukon 10.7 10.4 10.6
Northwest Territories 4.9 4.8 6.4
Nunavut 1.7
Source : Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2004-04-25.

For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation.



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