‘Optimism for our future’: Nova Scotia hits its highest population yet
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has hit its largest population yet, and is ever-so-slowly closing in on one million people.
Statistics Canada says there are now almost 959,942 people in the province, thanks to a bump of more than 23,000 since 2015.
The data shows an increase of 9,262 people since last July, due to the arrival of 5,137 immigrants as well as interprovincial migration.
“This is another positive sign that brings optimism for our future, including strong exports, the most full-time jobs on record and increased tourism visits,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a release.