The bar graph compares the percentage increase in international student graduates from universities across eight Canadian provinces in 2001 and 2006.
Overall, it is clear that all provinces experienced growth in the proportion of international graduates during this period. The most significant increases were seen in New Brunswick and British Columbia, while Alberta and Ontario had the smallest growth.
In 2001, the percentage of international graduates was generally lower in all provinces, ranging from around 3% in Ontario to approximately 7% in British Columbia. By 2006, however, these figures had risen considerably. New Brunswick recorded the highest percentage, at about 12%, followed closely by British Columbia, which also saw a sharp rise to around 11%.
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador also showed notable increases, with both reaching around 8-9% in 2006. Meanwhile, Quebec and Manitoba had more moderate growth, rising to roughly 6-7%. In contrast, Alberta and Ontario had the smallest overall increases, remaining below 6% by 2006.
To summarize, between 2001 and 2006, all provinces in Canada witnessed an upward trend in the number of international graduates, with the growth most pronounced in New Brunswick and British Columbia.