Band 8+: The graph shows the percentage chamge in the number of international students graduating from universities in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar graph illustrates the proportion of international students among the total university graduates in various Canadian regions from 2001 to 2006.

Overall, all provinces except Alberta increased the share of international graduates. Notably, British Columbia doubled the figure over the years.

In 2001, there was a narrowing gap between provinces. New Brunswick led the way with approximately 7% of international graduates, followed by Nova Scotia and Quebec with approximately 6,5% and over 6%. The remaining provinces in the chart exhibited lower rates, ranging from 3.5% to 5%.

In 2006, the proportion of international students increased in most regions except Alberta. New Brunswick still had the highest rate, at about 11.5%. Nova Scotia and British Columbia had an equal rate of about 10.5%. The remaining provinces in the region, excluding Alberta, also had high rates ranging from 6% to 8.5%. On the other hand, only in Alberta did the proportion of international students decrease, from 5.5% to 4.5%.