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Alberta’s population may surpass B.C. by 2038, says StatsCan
According to new population projections from Statistics Canada, Alberta could overtake British Columbia as the third most populous province in Canada as early as 2038. In nine out of ten scenarios, Alberta's population surpasses B.C.’s by 2050, with projected growth reaching 6.5 to 8.1 million. Demographers attribute this rise to two key factors: strong interprovincial migration and a younger age profile, which supports natural population growth. With more young families stay