Canada's population declined in the first quarter of 2026 as immigration slowed

According to Statistics Canada’s recent report, Canada's population decreased in the first quarter of 2026. The total population fell to 41,417,056 on April 1, 2026. This represents a drop of 55,025 people from January 2026. The decline is due to lower immigration targets and a drop in the number of temporary residents. Canada welcomed 83,149 permanent immigrants in this quarter. This is a 20% decrease compared to last year. The number of non-permanent residents also fell by 117,879 people. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2026, Canada recorded more deaths than births, further contributing to its population decline.

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