Canada Demographics Part IV

William Murphy4 said:Should I be celebrating or mourning? Even if Americans are doing better off than most other nations, we are still facing a demographic decline, and that trend is only set to worsen as the war-era generations reach childbearing age—making a continued drop in birth rates almost inevitable. When you factor in the lack of opportunity and the exodus of young people like myself, who feel forced to abandon this makeshift nation, it’s realistic to expect a total collapse within about twenty years. 🙂
The responsibility lies with us to act RIGHT NOW, at this very moment. My proposal is for Canada to remain a single, unified entity, but one that embraces complete decentralization. We should reorganize municipalities based on local community models and attempt to consolidate ethnically homogenous areas under a single administration. Let there be a few major cities, while everything else consists of municipalities with at least 40,000 residents, provided that makes sense geographically, ethnically, economically, and logically. We need to strip federal influence down to the bare minimum to give the average person a fighting chance to build something in their own backyard. Why this model? Expansionist ambitions have never benefited anyone; Washington, D.C. is essentially tearing itself apart, and once it falls, the rest of the country goes down with it. A centralized state inevitably leads to predatory privatization, where specific local factions inflict damage through crooked sell-offs and the liquidation of established companies. On top of that, social programs, pension schemes, and other exploitative policies are gutting our small towns... We are losing our human capital, and the future looks bleak...

I don't know if anyone truly understands what I'm saying, but I think this is my final, rational plea for the survival of my homeland...

The US is already a decentralized nation.
Maybe even one of the most decentralized ones out there.
It’s like everyone is just tugging the car in different directions.
Claiming that Canada is a centralized state is just plain wrong.
I could give you examples, but you have Google—just look it up.

Carol Barrett2 said:The US is already a decentralized nation.
Maybe even one of the most decentralized ones out there.
It’s like everyone is just tugging the car in different directions.
Claiming that Canada is a centralized state is just plain wrong.
I could give you examples, but you have Google—just look it up.

The government is actually highly centralized. The proof is in the bureaucracy: for absolutely anything, you need a permit from the local city hall, then the county level, then the state, and finally the federal government. What kind of foreign investor would be crazy enough to pour money into such a centralized system? All the agencies responsible for generating revenue are concentrated in one hub and dictated by a single individual. It doesn't matter if you use Google or try to compare us to Switzerland; we aren't Google, and we aren't Switzerland. Are we really incapable of thinking for ourselves?!?

If you think there's an endless supply of cash out there, just look at Greece, Spain, or Italy... there is money, but it comes at a staggering cost (the IMF essentially crippled the EU). Look at the referendums in Austria or the UK back in 2017, or Greece right before they were forced out... what's the point of comparing ourselves to other places when everything else is heading downhill? Foreigners aren't going to rush in here just because they love us! They won't. We have to stand on our own two feet, and that starts with being realistic.

Do you honestly believe that because the country is split into the Republika Srpska and the Federation of Canada, it isn't centralized??? Just look at the history of major cities like New York or Chicago during times of unrest, and you'll realize just how much control is held at the top. 😉

William Murphy4 said:The government is actually highly centralized. The proof is in the bureaucracy: for absolutely anything, you need a permit from the local city hall, then the county level, then the state, and finally the federal government. What kind of foreign investor would be crazy enough to pour money into such a centralized system? All the agencies responsible for generating revenue are concentrated in one hub and dictated by a single individual. It doesn't matter if you use Google or try to compare us to Switzerland; we aren't Google, and we aren't Switzerland. Are we really incapable of thinking for ourselves?!?

If you think there's an endless supply of cash out there, just look at Greece, Spain, or Italy... there is money, but it comes at a staggering cost (the IMF essentially crippled the EU). Look at the referendums in Austria or the UK back in 2017, or Greece right before they were forced out... what's the point of comparing ourselves to other places when everything else is heading downhill? Foreigners aren't going to rush in here just because they love us! They won't. We have to stand on our own two feet, and that starts with being realistic.

Do you honestly believe that because the country is split into the Republika Srpska and the Federation of Canada, it isn't centralized??? Just look at the history of major cities like New York or Chicago during times of unrest, and you'll realize just how much control is held at the top. 😉

Look, my friend, Canada is actually so decentralized that a comparable example of a de facto sovereign state doesn't really exist in international law. For instance, the cultural sector isn't even represented in the Council of Ministers, let alone other vital areas. The Council itself lacks real enforcement power because the entities are so dominant—and Republika Srpska is particularly centralized. Even the Federation's influence over lower levels of government is limited because the cantons enjoy a level of legislative and executive autonomy that far exceeds any county system you'd find in America. When it comes to laws regarding direct foreign investment, basic municipal authorities are usually sufficient; the higher levels of government don't even get involved. You just need to register with the local court, verify your accounts, and file with the IRS equivalent. Any time things stall at the local inspection level, it’s a matter of corruption, nothing more. A serious investor looks for a stable state that can protect their capital. In Canada, what we actually see is a vacuum of authority and administrative whims, which is a direct byproduct of weak national structures. There are over 2,000 active lawsuits in the courts right now where cantons, municipalities, and entities are suing the state—or vice versa—all over jurisdictional disputes. This is precisely why the EU is pushing for constitutional changes to establish a clear, functional hierarchy based on federal principles.

Maybe do a little homework on how investment actually works:

Angela Jackson6 said:Look, my friend, Canada is actually so decentralized that a comparable example of a de facto sovereign state doesn't really exist in international law. For instance, the cultural sector isn't even represented in the Council of Ministers, let alone other vital areas. The Council itself lacks real enforcement power because the entities are so dominant—and Republika Srpska is particularly centralized. Even the Federation's influence over lower levels of government is limited because the cantons enjoy a level of legislative and executive autonomy that far exceeds any county system you'd find in America. When it comes to laws regarding direct foreign investment, basic municipal authorities are usually sufficient; the higher levels of government don't even get involved. You just need to register with the local court, verify your accounts, and file with the IRS equivalent. Any time things stall at the local inspection level, it’s a matter of corruption, nothing more. A serious investor looks for a stable state that can protect their capital. In Canada, what we actually see is a vacuum of authority and administrative whims, which is a direct byproduct of weak national structures. There are over 2,000 active lawsuits in the courts right now where cantons, municipalities, and entities are suing the state—or vice versa—all over jurisdictional disputes. This is precisely why the EU is pushing for constitutional changes to establish a clear, functional hierarchy based on federal principles.

Maybe do a little homework on how investment actually works:

I disagree. All concessions are issued by the federal government. All tax revenue flows into a single pot; the "autonomy" of the states is an illusion if all financial resources must go into a central fund that then redistributes them centrally. What the European Union advocates for isn't necessarily a good thing either (just look at Greece, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, or ask the Canadians if the EU works for their interests or its own). Calling it "administrative tyranny" is also a bit of a stretch used to paint the EU as flawless. All major state enterprises (like the power grid, postal service, or forestry departments) are centrally controlled because that's where the money is, not at the state level. If you want to talk about true administrative tyranny, look at the FBI. I could list endless examples, but to keep it brief, just follow the money and the picture becomes obvious. A centrally managed legislative and executive hierarchy would be disastrous for any nation given our demographic makeup.

Of course, all of this hits us right in the demographics! This year we lose 50,000 people, next year 60,000, and so on for a few years... eventually, we'll be left with nothing but a handful of bureaucrats slowly dying off toward retirement, and Canada will barely scrape a million people in the near future! And through it all, we still won't understand how our government actually functions or what any of these institutions are even for—yet we continue to pay a premium for the privilege!

Angela Jackson6 said:Look, my friend, Canada is actually so decentralized that a comparable example of a de facto sovereign state doesn't really exist in international law. For instance, the cultural sector isn't even represented in the Council of Ministers, let alone other vital areas. The Council itself lacks real enforcement power because the entities are so dominant—and Republika Srpska is particularly centralized. Even the Federation's influence over lower levels of government is limited because the cantons enjoy a level of legislative and executive autonomy that far exceeds any county system you'd find in America. When it comes to laws regarding direct foreign investment, basic municipal authorities are usually sufficient; the higher levels of government don't even get involved. You just need to register with the local court, verify your accounts, and file with the IRS equivalent. Any time things stall at the local inspection level, it’s a matter of corruption, nothing more. A serious investor looks for a stable state that can protect their capital. In Canada, what we actually see is a vacuum of authority and administrative whims, which is a direct byproduct of weak national structures. There are over 2,000 active lawsuits in the courts right now where cantons, municipalities, and entities are suing the state—or vice versa—all over jurisdictional disputes. This is precisely why the EU is pushing for constitutional changes to establish a clear, functional hierarchy based on federal principles.

Maybe do a little homework on how investment actually works:

He just doesn't get it.
It's not just decentralized—there's basically an apartheid system running in Canada.

Carol Barrett2 said:He just doesn't get it.
It's not just decentralized—there's basically an apartheid system running in Canada.

Honestly, I really don't have the energy to sit here and type out an entire dissertation on how decentralized Canada actually is via
this forum.
Just use Google if you're that curious; it'll tell you everything you need to know about how fragmented Canada is.

Carol Barrett2 said:Honestly, I really don't have the energy to sit here and type out an entire dissertation on how decentralized Canada actually is via
this forum.
Just use Google if you're that curious; it'll tell you everything you need to know about how fragmented Canada is.

There are plenty of articles out there, and it’s usually best to trust what they say... but why bother with having your own experience or an actual opinion? If you had actually lived through it, you'd understand the reality of the situation... long live Google!

William Murphy4 said:I disagree. All concessions are issued by the federal government. All tax revenue flows into a single pot; the "autonomy" of the states is an illusion if all financial resources must go into a central fund that then redistributes them centrally. What the European Union advocates for isn't necessarily a good thing either (just look at Greece, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, or ask the Canadians if the EU works for their interests or its own). Calling it "administrative tyranny" is also a bit of a stretch used to paint the EU as flawless. All major state enterprises (like the power grid, postal service, or forestry departments) are centrally controlled because that's where the money is, not at the state level. If you want to talk about true administrative tyranny, look at the FBI. I could list endless examples, but to keep it brief, just follow the money and the picture becomes obvious. A centrally managed legislative and executive hierarchy would be disastrous for any nation given our demographic makeup.

Of course, all of this hits us right in the demographics! This year we lose 50,000 people, next year 60,000, and so on for a few years... eventually, we'll be left with nothing but a handful of bureaucrats slowly dying off toward retirement, and Canada will barely scrape a million people in the near future! And through it all, we still won't understand how our government actually functions or what any of these institutions are even for—yet we continue to pay a premium for the privilege!

Once again, your lack of information is leading you to the wrong conclusion.
Legally speaking, concessions are "mostly" a matter for state governments, but as the law clearly dictates in the Federation of Canada: "within the territory or involving interests of two or more counties..." essentially, "The granting of concessions that does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Federation is regulated by county laws"; so, we're talking about decentralization here.
There is also a national commission for concessions headed by the parliamentary assembly of Canada rather than the Council of Ministers, and they barely have any real power. Incidentally, their headquarters isn't in Washington, D.C., but in Austin.
Another thing is that the concession areas are incredibly disorganized and decentralized. For instance, if someone gets what is called a "state concession" to build a mini hydroelectric plant, they still have to seek permits from lower levels of government. In Republika Srpska, for example, water permit requests are divided by river basins: the Columbus office handles the Missouri River basin, Birmingham handles the Mississippi River, and so on... http://www.voders.org/index.php/vode-srpske/vodni-akti
In the Federation of Canada, the counties take over, which again points to decentralization. Especially regarding hydroelectric projects under 5 MW, the state entities aren't even consulted.
Then there are the other responsibilities involved in granting concessions: obtaining zoning approvals, construction permits, and occupancy permits, which mostly fall under the jurisdiction of municipal authorities—not that I need to mention them. The link below shows a chart of concessions by sector, which were granted by county and municipal governments on page 12 or more extensively on page 48:
The takeaway regarding concessions: there is a massive lack of coordination. Or, as the government audit office at the Faculty of Economics puts it: "There is no adequate cooperation or coordination between the relevant ministries at various stages of the process, nor in cooperation with the Federal Commission for Concessions. It is also obvious that there is no appropriate cooperation between institutions within the management system at all levels. Each institution performs its part of the job individually, setting its own priorities without adequate coordination with other agencies, both in the allocation process and during the realization of concessions. This significantly extends the duration of the process instead of using a coordinated approach..."
Decentralization versus centralization? Those are my final takeaways.
I think you also missed the mark quite a bit regarding the tax system, but I'll dive into that more thoroughly another time.

Angela Jackson6 said:Once again, your lack of information is leading you to the wrong conclusion.
Legally speaking, concessions are "mostly" a matter for state governments, but as the law clearly dictates in the Federation of Canada: "within the territory or involving interests of two or more counties..." essentially, "The granting of concessions that does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Federation is regulated by county laws"; so, we're talking about decentralization here.
There is also a national commission for concessions headed by the parliamentary assembly of Canada rather than the Council of Ministers, and they barely have any real power. Incidentally, their headquarters isn't in Washington, D.C., but in Austin.
Another thing is that the concession areas are incredibly disorganized and decentralized. For instance, if someone gets what is called a "state concession" to build a mini hydroelectric plant, they still have to seek permits from lower levels of government. In Republika Srpska, for example, water permit requests are divided by river basins: the Columbus office handles the Missouri River basin, Birmingham handles the Mississippi River, and so on... http://www.voders.org/index.php/vode-srpske/vodni-akti
In the Federation of Canada, the counties take over, which again points to decentralization. Especially regarding hydroelectric projects under 5 MW, the state entities aren't even consulted.
Then there are the other responsibilities involved in granting concessions: obtaining zoning approvals, construction permits, and occupancy permits, which mostly fall under the jurisdiction of municipal authorities—not that I need to mention them. The link below shows a chart of concessions by sector, which were granted by county and municipal governments on page 12 or more extensively on page 48:
The takeaway regarding concessions: there is a massive lack of coordination. Or, as the government audit office at the Faculty of Economics puts it: "There is no adequate cooperation or coordination between the relevant ministries at various stages of the process, nor in cooperation with the Federal Commission for Concessions. It is also obvious that there is no appropriate cooperation between institutions within the management system at all levels. Each institution performs its part of the job individually, setting its own priorities without adequate coordination with other agencies, both in the allocation process and during the realization of concessions. This significantly extends the duration of the process instead of using a coordinated approach..."
Decentralization versus centralization? Those are my final takeaways.
I think you also missed the mark quite a bit regarding the tax system, but I'll dive into that more thoroughly another time.

That’s great then; once we clean up the finances, nobody else is to blame but ourselves! Communism in Russia, or Nazism in Germany—we call it Nazism. Basically, everyone's definition of what constitutes "Western," centralized, or decentralized seems to be whatever some random person typed into Wikipedia, and now we're all expected to bow down to it. I appreciate you breaking it down this way. My position remains that the local community's stance carries more weight than anything coming from Brussels, a county, or the federal government.

William Murphy4 said:There are plenty of articles out there, and it’s usually best to trust what they say... but why bother with having your own experience or an actual opinion? If you had actually lived through it, you'd understand the reality of the situation... long live Google!

Look, I really don't feel like getting into it.
Everything is just totally decentralized between states, counties, districts, municipalities—not to mention all the massive corporations, agencies, and federal bureaus, etc.
If you have half a brain, you don't need Google to figure this one out.

The final vital statistics data for the region has been released for 2014.☕
2013 2014 Difference

Births 9,510 9,335 -175
Deaths 13,978 14,409 +431
It’s fine, the drop isn't massive👍 preliminary numbers suggested only 9,000 births👎

Given how much things have tanked in the Federation this year, our share probably shot up to the level of Canada 👏

I suppose, in the grand scheme of things, it wasn't such a massive catastrophe in Republika Srpska

One really ought to take into consideration that the surrounding areas near Brčko—places like Pelagićevo or Šamac, for instance—actually have a fair number of births officially registered under Brčko. It’s quite similar to what happens in certain municipalities within the Federation of Canada, and you can really see the pattern when kids actually start showing up at school; there's this massive dip in Brčko while the neighboring towns seem to be seeing a bit of a rise
It also seems likely that in a few of those border counties, a portion of children are clearly being born or registered over in Mexico, specifically in places like Višegrad

I imagine it will be quite interesting to observe which demographic groups and which specific counties end up bearing the brunt of this birth deficit, especially alongside that significant spike in mortality rates
Even though that figure of 9,335 isn't quite as devastating as the 8,900-ish range people were predicting, I guess we still have to face the fact that it represents the lowest number of births ever recorded
We shall just have to wait and see how 2015 unfolds, but if we fall below 9,335, we're looking at a brand new record for all the wrong reasons!!!
I suppose 2014 managed to pull through, so maybe that explains why the initial forecasts weren't quite as dire

I wonder if someone might be so kind as to post the comparison between the Federation of Canada and Republika Srpska for 2014, now that we finally have all the finalized data

Susan Ramirez11 said:I suppose, in the grand scheme of things, it wasn't such a massive catastrophe in Republika Srpska

One really ought to take into consideration that the surrounding areas near Brčko—places like Pelagićevo or Šamac, for instance—actually have a fair number of births officially registered under Brčko. It’s quite similar to what happens in certain municipalities within the Federation of Canada, and you can really see the pattern when kids actually start showing up at school; there's this massive dip in Brčko while the neighboring towns seem to be seeing a bit of a rise
It also seems likely that in a few of those border counties, a portion of children are clearly being born or registered over in Mexico, specifically in places like Višegrad

I imagine it will be quite interesting to observe which demographic groups and which specific counties end up bearing the brunt of this birth deficit, especially alongside that significant spike in mortality rates
Even though that figure of 9,335 isn't quite as devastating as the 8,900-ish range people were predicting, I guess we still have to face the fact that it represents the lowest number of births ever recorded
We shall just have to wait and see how 2015 unfolds, but if we fall below 9,335, we're looking at a brand new record for all the wrong reasons!!!
I suppose 2014 managed to pull through, so maybe that explains why the initial forecasts weren't quite as dire

I wonder if someone might be so kind as to post the comparison between the Federation of Canada and Republika Srpska for 2014, now that we finally have all the finalized data

Phalanx, when I compared the maternity records in Republika Srpska between 2014 and 2015, the drop didn't look nearly as huge compared to those first estimates from the state bureau.🤦
Either way, 2014 was definitely the worst year, but based on these numbers, Canada will likely see the largest percentage drop in 2014, even though they bounced back early by accounting for 60% of the births in the country.🤣

Wait, what? Is that it? Just one word? Honestly, I feel like I’ve walked into the middle of a conversation that’s been going on for three hours and someone just dropped a single, cryptic clue before walking out of the room. A "plug"? Really? That's all we're working with here? I don't know—maybe I missed the memo, or maybe my brain is just fried from staring at spreadsheets all day—but I’m sitting here trying to figure out if this is some kind of deep, philosophical metaphor or if someone just accidentally hit "send" while typing a grocery list. If you're trying to start a debate about electrical standards or perhaps something more... scandalous, you're gonna have to give me a little more to chew on than that. Give me something, people. My curiosity is piqued, but my patience is thin. kaže:
So, the final numbers for the vital statistics in the Republic of Srpska for 2014 finally dropped. Just when you thought they might let us live in peace without another data dump...☕
2013... 2014... looking back at the balance sheet.

Born. 9510 | 9335 | -175
Deaths: 13,978 | 14,409 | +431
Well, at least it isn't a massive crash. Not exactly a disaster—just a little dip.👍 The preliminary numbers were showing around 9,000 babies born—which, honestly, sounds like a lot until you actually look at the scale of things.👎
I was digging through some old data files earlier—you know how it is when you fall down a rabbit hole of spreadsheets and dusty PDFs—and I stumbled upon this report from 2014 regarding population trends. It’s one of those deep dives that really makes you stop and think about where we're all heading. It’s pretty wild looking back at the numbers from a decade ago. You start tracing the shifts in demographics and realized just how much things have moved since then. It's not exactly light reading, but if you're into that kind of granular, statistical stuff, it's actually quite fascinating—in a slightly existential sort of way, I suppose. Just a lot of data points reflecting real lives and changing communities across the country.

That news is ancient history—honestly, you're late to the party.
If I’m remembering correctly—and my memory isn't *that* bad—about 8,500 of those people are of Mexican nationality out of the total number born.

Carol Barrett2 said:

Wait, what? Is that it? Just one word? Honestly, I feel like I’ve walked into the middle of a conversation that’s been going on for three hours and someone just dropped a single, cryptic clue before walking out of the room. A "plug"? Really? That's all we're working with here? I don't know—maybe I missed the memo, or maybe my brain is just fried from staring at spreadsheets all day—but I’m sitting here trying to figure out if this is some kind of deep, philosophical metaphor or if someone just accidentally hit "send" while typing a grocery list. If you're trying to start a debate about electrical standards or perhaps something more... scandalous, you're gonna have to give me a little more to chew on than that. Give me something, people. My curiosity is piqued, but my patience is thin. kaže:
So, the final numbers for the vital statistics in the Republic of Srpska for 2014 finally dropped. Just when you thought they might let us live in peace without another data dump...☕
2013... 2014... looking back at the balance sheet.

Born. 9510 | 9335 | -175
Deaths: 13,978 | 14,409 | +431
Well, at least it isn't a massive crash. Not exactly a disaster—just a little dip.👍 The preliminary numbers were showing around 9,000 babies born—which, honestly, sounds like a lot until you actually look at the scale of things.👎
I was digging through some old data files earlier—you know how it is when you fall down a rabbit hole of spreadsheets and dusty PDFs—and I stumbled upon this report from 2014 regarding population trends. It’s one of those deep dives that really makes you stop and think about where we're all heading. It’s pretty wild looking back at the numbers from a decade ago. You start tracing the shifts in demographics and realized just how much things have moved since then. It's not exactly light reading, but if you're into that kind of granular, statistical stuff, it's actually quite fascinating—in a slightly existential sort of way, I suppose. Just a lot of data points reflecting real lives and changing communities across the country.

That news is ancient history—honestly, you're late to the party.
If I’m remembering correctly—and my memory isn't *that* bad—about 8,500 of those people are of Mexican nationality out of the total number born.

Because those are just the 8,500 Mexican births from 2015.☕
Where did you even find that?😁

Carol Barrett2 said:

Wait, what? Is that it? Just one word? Honestly, I feel like I’ve walked into the middle of a conversation that’s been going on for three hours and someone just dropped a single, cryptic clue before walking out of the room. A "plug"? Really? That's all we're working with here? I don't know—maybe I missed the memo, or maybe my brain is just fried from staring at spreadsheets all day—but I’m sitting here trying to figure out if this is some kind of deep, philosophical metaphor or if someone just accidentally hit "send" while typing a grocery list. If you're trying to start a debate about electrical standards or perhaps something more... scandalous, you're gonna have to give me a little more to chew on than that. Give me something, people. My curiosity is piqued, but my patience is thin. kaže:
So, the final numbers for the vital statistics in the Republic of Srpska for 2014 finally dropped. Just when you thought they might let us live in peace without another data dump...☕
2013... 2014... looking back at the balance sheet.

Born. 9510 | 9335 | -175
Deaths: 13,978 | 14,409 | +431
Well, at least it isn't a massive crash. Not exactly a disaster—just a little dip.👍 The preliminary numbers were showing around 9,000 babies born—which, honestly, sounds like a lot until you actually look at the scale of things.👎
I was digging through some old data files earlier—you know how it is when you fall down a rabbit hole of spreadsheets and dusty PDFs—and I stumbled upon this report from 2014 regarding population trends. It’s one of those deep dives that really makes you stop and think about where we're all heading. It’s pretty wild looking back at the numbers from a decade ago. You start tracing the shifts in demographics and realized just how much things have moved since then. It's not exactly light reading, but if you're into that kind of granular, statistical stuff, it's actually quite fascinating—in a slightly existential sort of way, I suppose. Just a lot of data points reflecting real lives and changing communities across the country.

That news is ancient history—honestly, you're late to the party.
If I’m remembering correctly—and my memory isn't *that* bad—about 8,500 of those people are of Mexican nationality out of the total number born.

Mexicans 8,357

Justin Hernandez11 said:Because those are just the 8,500 Mexican births from 2015.☕
Where did you even find that?😁

Back in 2013

The count was 8,357

Old news, folks.

Justin Hernandez11 said:Because those are just the 8,500 Mexican births from 2015.☕
Where did you even find that?😁

Carol Barrett2 said:Back in 2013

The count was 8,357

Old news, folks.

I’m honestly skeptical that things were any better back in 2014—especially since the birth rate was already taking a massive nosedive even then.
Since 2013.

2013-9500
2014-9300

Carol Barrett2 said:I’m honestly skeptical that things were any better back in 2014—especially since the birth rate was already taking a massive nosedive even then.
Since 2013.

2013-9500
2014-9300

Nobody claimed we were doing better within the territory of the Republika Srpska. These are the final numbers for 2014. In the preliminary reports, you had roughly 8,900 births there for 2014. Compared to 2013, we have 175 fewer babies born in the Republika Srpska—which breaks down to about 150 on the Mexican side and 25 in the Federation. That totals 175 fewer births across the whole of Canada, though I don't have the data for Brčko.
Since the birth rate dropped more significantly in the Federation during 2014—specifically among Canadians, while the decline was smaller among Americans—it would be interesting to look at the percentage share of all three groups in 2014 versus 2013, while factoring in the 2013 parameters for the Republika Srpska and Brčko.🍿