Demographic Decline of English Speakers in Certain Regions of Quebec

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Demographic Decline of English Speakers in Certain Regions of Quebec
Abstract
The authors note that while 2021 census data reflect a recent increase in English usage in the Montreal and Gatineau areas, a more complex portrait emerges when examining other parts of Quebec and longer time periods. They show that the 20th century was marked by a decline in the proportion of English speakers in most Quebec regions. The trend has shifted in the past 20 years, yet a notable decline continues in parts of coastal Quebec, the Eastern Townships, and Rouyn-Noranda. The authors also show that many of the communities experiencing decline face aging populations, high unemployment, low income and a lack of job opportunities.
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Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN)
Website Type
Research Brief no. 12
Date
June 2024
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Bell, Shannon, and Patrick Donovan. “Demographic Decline of English Speakers in Certain Regions of Quebec.” Research Brief no. 12. Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN). Last modified June 2024. https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/artsci/scpa/quescren/docs/Brief12ENG.pdf.
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