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Saskatchewan sees fastest rate of population growth

Fastest rate of growth in Canada
Fastest rate of growth in Canada
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Saskatchewan's population has increased by 16,000 people over the past year. The number of people living in the province is at an all time high.

Minister Rob Norris says it’s a sign of the continuing strength of the Saskatchewan economy. “Last week, RBC forecast that Saskatchewan will lead the country with an economic growth rate of 5.3% in 2011.” said Norris. “They also said employment in Saskatchewan will grow by more than two percent, which means about 10,000 new jobs for Saskatchewan people.”

Saskatchewan’s growth rate is slightly ahead of British Columbia’s rate.

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