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Economic Vitality, part 3

A Relatively High Percentage of Entrepreneurs

The number of people who are self-employed in the general population helps to determine the level of entrepreneurship in a society. The entrepreneur is master of his own development and is part of today’s trend of relying on one’s own resources.

Self-employed Francophones are about 11% of the Francophone population, just a little less than the 11.9% among Anglophones. Self-employment is especially widespread in the western provinces. The percentage of the self-employed in the Prairies is between 20 and 25% and is high in British Columbia and the territories. In Ontario, self-employment is about the same as the national average.

The Francophone regions of the Atlantic provinces have a lower percentage of entrepreneurs. However, entrepreneurs are fairly numerous in the Evangeline region where several Francophone agricultural and fisheries enterprises have developed. Their contribution to the regional economy is noteworthy as many provide employment for Francophones and others.

Income Obtained Mostly From Employment

The source of income is an excellent indicator of the economic vitality of a population. Income generally comes from employment, government transfers—employment insurance, family allowances, etc.—and investments.

In most regions, Francophones call on government transfers in similar proportion as their Anglophone counterparts.

Strong Regional Variations

The average personal income from employment in Canada for Francophones is $29,769, compared to $31,660 for Anglophones. Personal income is highest in the territories where on average, Francophones earn $31,541 to $47,534—well above the average for non-Francophones in the area.

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