Record levels of newcomers are now living in Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview according to a recent report for the Greater Moncton Local Immigration Partnership.
The report says relative to population, the region attracted more newcomers than more than 90 percent of Canada’s urban centres.
The study noted immigration was the top source of population growth and net interprovincial migration also increased in the last two years.
“We’re making tremendous progress towards our targets,” says Moncton Mayor Dawn Arnold.
“We realize there are challenges as a result of that growth, such as housing and access to health care, but we’re optimistic that government and community partners will tackle these issues together as we continue to make Greater Moncton an attractive and inclusive place for newcomers.”
The population of Greater Moncton has increased by more than 3,000 people in each of the last three years (2019, 2020 and 2021).
Between recent the censuses of 2016 and 2021, the City of Moncton grew at a rate of 10.5 percent adding 7,600 people.
Dieppe’s growth rate was higher at 10.8 percent making it one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province and Riverview also had strong growth at 4.7 percent.
“Dieppe is proud to be part of such an inclusive and welcoming community,” indicates Mayor Yvon Lapierre.
“The report clearly shows the growth we have seen over the past few years. As the largest francophone municipality in New Brunswick, we continue to work with our partners to increase immigration and ensure the retention of newcomers.”
“It’s exciting to welcome so many new residents to Riverview, we all benefit from this positive social and economic development,” explained Mayor Andrew J. LeBlanc.
“Creating a safe and inclusive community is a priority for our team and I like to think that is one of the driving factors that’s attracting folks from near and far to call Greater Moncton.”
The study indicated the region is attracting more people from India, Nigeria, Brazil and Morocco than in the past.
Newcomers tend to be younger with more than half of new permanent residents in the region last year under the age of 30.
Immigration Trends Update: Greater Moncton is a May 2022 analysis by Moncton-based Jupia Consultants Inc.
