Regional Analytics Laboratory

RAnLab is a part of the Harris Centre at Memorial University that aims to support evidence-based policies for regional development through capacity building initiatives and regional economic and spatial analytics.

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Fall 2023 Update

Learn more in the latest Data Dive, your summary of Newfoundland and Labrador data.

From July 2022 to July 2023...

NL had a record low number of births and a record high number of deaths
Net international migration reached its highest-ever level in NL
NL’s growth rate of 1.8% is the highest the province has seen in decades, largely due to international migration

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Who We Are

The Regional Analytics Laboratory is an initiative of the the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development at Memorial University.

The Harris Centre has two primary goals:

To assist in the responsible development of the economy and society of Newfoundland and Labrador
To stimulate informed discussion of important provincial issues

RAnLab regularly collaborates with other members of the Harris Centre team to support projects through data analysis and capacity-building. The Harris Centre's frequent consultations with industry experts and policy makers, funded research projects, and engagement with local communities positions RAnLab with the important contextual information required for good quantitative analysis.

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