Art 404 – Population and SettlementArt 404 – Population and Settlement

Mr. Wilson – Chapter 1Mr. Wilson – Chapter 1

A Portrait of Quebec’s PopulationA Portrait of Quebec’s Population

What is the population of Quebec?What is the population of Quebec?– In 2009 = 7 700 000 people.In 2009 = 7 700 000 people.

How many of them are French speaking?How many of them are French speaking?– 80%80%

Where does most of the population live?Where does most of the population live?– 80% lives in the urban areas, while the other 80% lives in the urban areas, while the other

20% still lives out in the rural country.20% still lives out in the rural country.

Geographic DistributionGeographic Distribution

Why do most people live in the urban Why do most people live in the urban areas?areas?– Better chance at finding employment, more Better chance at finding employment, more

industries, more services.industries, more services.

Why is most of the population located in Why is most of the population located in the South or along the St-Laurence river?the South or along the St-Laurence river?– Our main business partner is still the U.S., Our main business partner is still the U.S.,

and the St-Laurence is one of the most and the St-Laurence is one of the most important sea routes in the world.important sea routes in the world.

Issues?Issues?

What is the situation in rural areas?What is the situation in rural areas?– Far from the urban centers, job variety is Far from the urban centers, job variety is

lacking and is usually based on the natural lacking and is usually based on the natural resources of the area (e.g.: mining, forestry, resources of the area (e.g.: mining, forestry, fishing, etc.)fishing, etc.)

What is an “Exodus” and why are people What is an “Exodus” and why are people leaving?leaving?– Generally, people between the ages or 15 to Generally, people between the ages or 15 to

29 are leaving their towns for the big cities.29 are leaving their towns for the big cities.

Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy

Although Quebec has one of the highest Although Quebec has one of the highest Life Expectancies in the world, it also has Life Expectancies in the world, it also has one of the lowest Fertility Rates. Explain!one of the lowest Fertility Rates. Explain!– Why are people having fewer and fewer Why are people having fewer and fewer

children?children?– Why does our Life Expectancy keep going Why does our Life Expectancy keep going

up?up?– This means the average age of our population This means the average age of our population

is getting OLDER.is getting OLDER.

Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy

If our population is getting older, what will If our population is getting older, what will that do to our society?that do to our society?– Cost of healthcareCost of healthcare– Increase in Pension plansIncrease in Pension plans– Decrease in the “Active Population”Decrease in the “Active Population”– Decrease in the income of the governmentDecrease in the income of the government

Birth IncentivesBirth Incentives

How do we try to slow down the declining How do we try to slow down the declining Birth Rate?Birth Rate?– Tax deductionsTax deductions– Daycare servicesDaycare services– Parental leaveParental leave– Four-Day work weekFour-Day work week– Annual vacationsAnnual vacations– ImmigrationImmigration

Immigration PoliciesImmigration Policies

What does Quebec look for in its What does Quebec look for in its Immigration Policy?Immigration Policy?– YoungYoung– EducatedEducated– Ability to learn the French languageAbility to learn the French language– Security threats in other regionsSecurity threats in other regions

Immigration PoliciesImmigration Policies

80% of Quebec immigrants settle in 80% of Quebec immigrants settle in Montreal.Montreal.

Why does the Quebec government want Why does the Quebec government want people to learn French when they get people to learn French when they get here?here?– The potential loss of Quebec cultureThe potential loss of Quebec culture– It makes it easier to find jobsIt makes it easier to find jobs

Thank-You!Thank-You!

Workbook pages – pp.6-8Workbook pages – pp.6-8

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