Immigration accounts for over 94% of Canada’s population growth in Q2 of 2022 Statistics Canada (StatsCan) recently published its population estimates for the second quarter (April to June) of 2022. Along with the raw estimated population growth figure, the report also indicated the significant influence that immigration had on Canada’s population increase over this period. By Vimal Sivakumar
Canada’s population growth at highest level in more than 30 years As of April 1, 2022, Canada’s population was estimated to be nearly 39 million people. This is a population increase of nearly 128,000 people over three months from January 1. By Edana Robitaille
Canada fastest growing country in G7 thanks to immigration Canada’s population growth over the the past half decade has been largely driven by immigration, according to 2021 census data. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigrants and international students grew Canada’s population in Q1 2021 In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the pandemic began. By Shelby Thevenot
Former prime minister wants Canada’s population to grow to 100 million Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has a message for Canadians, “we need more people— a lot more.” By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s population growth slows to a standstill following reduced immigration in 2020 Canada’s population growth rate stood still in the third quarter of 2020, between July 1 and September 30, 2020. The country only saw a net population increase of 2,767 people. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada sees record-low fertility rates same year as record-breaking immigration levels Canada saw a record low fertility rate last year, according to new Statistics Canada data. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration could drive Canada’s population to 55 million by 2068: Statistics Canada While many developed countries are expected to see some population decrease over the next 50 years, Canada’s population is projected to flourish as a result of immigration. By Shelby Thevenot