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Immigration accounts for over 94% of Canada’s population growth in Q2 of 2022 A Q2 2022 summary of Statistics Canada’s latest Canadian population estimate has identified that immigration is the primary reason Canada’s population has grown in the last three months.

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 113,700 new immigrants arrived in Canada in the first quarter of 2022.

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 In five years Canada's population grew 1.8 million, mostly due 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 As immigration returned to pre-pandemic levels, so did Canada's population growth.

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 Brian Mulroney champions an initiative to build a prosperous future for Canada through immigration.

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 recorded an increase of just 2,767 people in Q3 of 2020, the slowest growth since 1946.

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 Immigration was responsible for most of population growth in 2019

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 Population growth in Ontario and Alberta would account for half of projected growth over next 50 years

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