Band 9: 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 chart illustrates the figures for international students among university graduates across eight different provinces in Canada between 2001 and 2006.

Overall, it is noticeable that the percentage of graduates rose across all provinces over the five-year period. Meanwhile, New Brunswick had the greatest proportion, while Ontario represented the lowest share in both years.

In the year 2001, New Brunswick exhibited the greatest proportion among all regions with approximately 8%, followed by Nova Scotia and Quebec at around 7% and 6% respectively. Both Alberta and British Columbia recorded roughly 4%, whereas Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador each maintained an approximate share of 3%. Furthermore, Ontario possessed the smallest percentage, at around 2%.

By 2006, New Brunswick had experienced a significant increase, rising to nearly 13%. Similarly, Nova Scotia and British Columbia both climbed considerably to around 11%. Quebec and Alberta also increased notably, reaching approximately 8% and 7% respectively. Conversely, Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador saw a slight growth, both reaching around 7%. Ontario, although maintaining the lowest overall percentage, has more than doubled its share to approximately 6%.