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Canada Faces Historic Population Growth Decline Amid Strict Immigration

6/20/2025

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Canada's population growth hit a historic low in early 2025, with only 20,107 new residents—the slowest increase since 1946. Stricter immigration policies from Prime Minister Mark Carney have sharply reduced the number of temporary residents, especially international students. This decline poses a challenge as the nation grapples with low birth rates and an aging demographic.

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Story summary

Canada's population growth hit a historic low in early 2025, with only 20,107 new residents—the slowest increase since 1946. Stricter immigration policies from Prime Minister Mark Carney have sharply reduced the number of temporary residents, especially international students. This decline poses a challenge as the nation grapples with low birth rates and an aging demographic.