art 404 – population and settlement mr. wilson – chapter 1
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Art 404 – Population and SettlementArt 404 – Population and Settlement
Mr. Wilson – Chapter 1Mr. Wilson – Chapter 1
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thank-You!Thank-You!
Workbook pages – pp.6-8Workbook pages – pp.6-8
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