Well I just did the simple math... if this trend continues, we won't overtake them within the 2010s decade.
If Alberta grows by 606 000 (404 000 x 1.5) over the next 6 years, we will be at 4 689 000, while if BC grows by 298 000 (199 000 x 1.5) over the next 6 years, they will be at 4 908 000, still 219 000 ahead of us. I doubt we could keep up our current growth rate for another 6 years, let alone longer, nor do I think BC will remain in its current slump for that long. It doesn't look like we will overtake them in population, unless they have a negative year or two while we have a couple 100 000+ growth years. Which again, is not likely.
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