Canada's Population Drops by 76K: New Immigration Limits
Update: 2025-12-17
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Canadas population saw a significant decrease, with over seventy-six thousand people leaving between July and October. This drop is primarily due to new immigration limits, particularly affecting non-permanent residents. This marks a stark contrast to the one million population growth in 2022. The government aims to restrict temporary residents to five percent of the population by 2027, marking a shift in population growth management. This quarter-over-quarter decline is the sharpest on record since the 1940s. The government seeks to balance welcoming immigrants with the countrys capacity to support them, following pressures on housing, social services, and youth unemployment linked to increased immigration. Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to cut targets for new temporary residents, with Ontario and British Columbia experiencing the biggest drops. Only Alberta and Nunavut saw population growth.
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