The report shows that the Island's population grew 4.27 per cent from July of 2016 to July 2018. as the fastest growing over the last year with 1.79 per cent growth, compared to 1.78 per cent on P.E.I. Immigration resurgenceIn the last three years, net international migration has risen to the highest levels since 2010. Not many Islanders emigrate, fewer than 150 a year, so the largest component of net international migration is immigrants. In 2010-11 net international migration was 2,473.

Source: CBC News October 01, 2018 19:00 UTC