It is estimated that there are more than 40 million people in Canada. Canada’s population is calculated in real-time by Statistics Canada using facts from recent births, deaths, and migrations. Towards the end of Friday, June 16, just before 3 p.m., the 40 millionth person was counted.
According to chief statistician Anil Arora, who made the statement to the media, Canada has reached an exciting milestone. The result illustrates that Canada is a vibrant, hospitable nation that has plenty of potential.
In the midst of a baby boom following World War II, Canada’s population growth rate is at an all-time high of 2.7%.
As long as current trends continue, Canada’s population will reach 50 million in 2043, up from 30 million in 1997.
During the past year, Canada’s population has grown by 1.05 million people, a record-breaking figure. A total of 96% of this increase was attributed to temporary and permanent overseas migration, according to Statistics Canada.
437,180 immigrants entered Canada in 2022, exceeding the country’s ambitious immigration goals.
Immigration Levels Plan – An overview
Immigration is one of the nation’s primary strategies for addressing its demographic challenges. Natural birth rates are not sufficient to increase the Canadian population as it ages. Consequently, immigrants are needed to support Canada’s growth and maintenance of its workforce.
Immigration accounts for the majority of the increase in Canada’s labor force. Approximately 30% of the country’s population is expected to be immigrants by 2023, according to IRCC.
The Immigration Levels Plan for Canada anticipates accepting over 460,000 new immigrants every year. In addition to supporting the economy, reuniting families, and aiding refugees, Canadian immigration serves three purposes.
It is expected that 465,000 new permanent residents will join the Canadian population in 2023. By 2024, this target will rise to 485,000 and then 500,000.
Family class immigration is the second-largest category under this strategy, illustrating Canada’s commitment to reunifying families. Humanitarian and refugee status is the last category, and throughout the following three years, it must continue to be above 70,000 every year.
