Canada’s population stood at an estimated 41.65 million as of 1 July 2025, with an increase of only 47,098 people, or 0.1%, since the previous quarter, according to Statistics Canada. Aside from the pandemic-affected period in 2020, this represents the slowest second-quarter growth since records began in 1946.

This modest rise follows a period of rapid immigration-led expansion, including a surge of over 3% growth in 2023-24.

Decline In Temporary Residents Drives Slowdown

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The primary reason behind the current stagnation is a significant decline in non-permanent residents (NPRs).

Between April and June, Canada recorded a net loss of 58,719 temporary residents, marking the third straight quarterly decline. The number of NPRs dropped to 3.02 million, eq

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