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• The number of temporary residents coming to Alberta to work increased rapidly between 2005 and 2013. Since the economic downturn began in late 2014, their numbers have declined significantly, despite a small increase in 2019.
• The decline has been particularly noticeable in the Temporary Foreign Worker category where people are recruited to come to Alberta to fill mainly low-skill positions. 
• There continues to be steady growth in the number of international students attending educational institutions in Alberta. 

Demographics are, simply put, the characteristics of a population. Demographics can include the age range within a community, racial and cultural composition, and household types. Knowing the basic attributes of a community is essential to make decisions about programs, services, and policies needed to support community members.

Some groups in Canada face unequal access to factors associated with the social determinants of health, such as health care, education, and housing. If the demographics of vulnerable groups within a community are known, decision-makers can allocate resources and provide targeted services and programs specific to that community that could ultimately improve well-being.

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