The chart illustrates the changes in the percentage of overseas students who graduated from universities across various provinces in Canada between 2001 and 2006.
In 2001, the proportion of international graduates varied significantly across provinces, ranging from just 3% in Ontario to 7% in New Brunswick. Nova Scotia had the second-highest percentage at 6.5%. By 2006, most provinces had seen an increase of 2 to 3 percentage points, with the notable exception of Alberta, where the figure declined by 1 percentage point to just over 4%.
A closer examination of the data reveals that New Brunswick experienced the most remarkable growth, with its graduation rate rising from 7% to just under 12%. However, the most striking change occurred in British Columbia, where the percentage of international graduates more than doubled, reaching almost 11% by the end of the period.
Overall, between 2001 and 2006, many provinces in Canada saw a significant rise in the number of overseas graduates, with New Brunswick consistently maintaining the highest percentage throughout the five-year period.