Quebec's Births Fall Short of Deaths for Second Year


Author: The Daily News Now! March 6, 2026 Duration: 1:27
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Quebec's Births Fall Short of Deaths for Second Year

Quebecs population faces a demographic crisis as deaths surpass births for the second consecutive year. With a fertility rate of 1.33 children per woman, the provinces future workforce is at risk. Immigration has been a lifeline, but with the government considering cuts, the long-term strain on key services looms large. As life expectancy rises and the elderly population grows, Quebecs influence in Canadas population may wane.

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