Canadians made 342 million domestic trips and 14.3 million overseas visits in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Travel to the United States declined significantly, dropping to 23.1 million visits, largely driven by a 21.5% drop in leisure and recreation trips. Overseas travel increased, with Mexico, the Dominican Republic, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy ranking as the top international destinations for Canadian travelle

Canada's population reached an estimated 41,798,407 on July 1, 2026, according to the latest quarterly demographic estimates from Statistics Canada. The population grew by 80,343 people, or 0.2%, during the second quarter of 2026. Permanent immigration served as the primary growth driver, adding 99,148 newcomers to the country, while the population of non-permanent residents decreased by 18,875 due to fewer international study and work permit holders. Natural increase contrib

Canada's population reached an estimated 41,798,407 on July 1, 2026, according to the latest quarterly demographic estimates from Statistics Canada. The population grew by 80,343 people, or 0.2%, during the second quarter of 2026. Permanent immigration served as the primary growth driver, adding 99,148 newcomers to the country, while the population of non-permanent residents decreased by 18,875 due to fewer international study and work permit holders. Natural increase contrib