#thisisQC : Economy and Census of Quebec, Canada
The province of Quebec is the second largest province in Canada by population. In fact, its largest city Montreal enjoyed the status of being the largest city in the country until 2001 when Toronto took over. Today, it is still the second largest French-speaking city after Paris. Over 50% of Quebec’s 8.4 million population are bilingual in English and French.
Quebec contributed 19% to Canada’s national Gross Domestic Product in 2016. The 3 largest industries — manufacturing, real estate, as well as health care and social assistance generated $132 billion CAD in 2016, roughly equivalent to 33.4% of the total provincial output.
Quebec’s 3 highest paid sectors are the same with the neighbouring province of Ontario. In 2016, utilities is the highest paid sector in the province. This is similar to Ontario, although at a slightly lower weekly average of $1781 CAD (not adjusted with difference in living costs). This is slightly more than 2 times the provincial average at $878.34. In the second highest paid sector of mining/oil and gas industry, workers enjoy an average weekly earning of $1,657CAD. Meanwhile, the third highest paid sector of company management in the province on average receive an earning of 1,531CAD per week.
Known for its excellent Francophone education, educational services in Quebec contributes to 5.79% of its total provincial output. The province also takes pride in its largest English-language university, McGill University, which is recognized as the Harvard of the North. In 2017, the city of Montreal is named the world’s best student city for its rich culture, friendliness, diversity and affordability.
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Data Sources:
Statistics Canada. Table 379–0028 — Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), provinces and territories, annual (percentage share), CANSIM (database).
Statistics Canada. Table 379–0028 — Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), provinces and territories, annual (percentage share)
Statistics Canada. Table 384–0038 — Gross domestic product, expenditure-based, provincial and territorial, annual (dollars unless otherwise noted), CANSIM (database).
