A new report suggests Canada’s population could still grow significantly, even with recent immigration cuts by the federal government.
Ottawa: So, a new report just dropped, and it’s saying that Canada’s population is still set to grow, even with the government cutting back on immigration. Can you believe that?
Statistics Canada shared some projections that take into account the recent decision to reduce the number of permanent residents by 21% starting in 2025. The government thinks this will help ease some economic pressures, especially in housing.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mentioned that the aim is to slow down population growth for a couple of years. But here’s the kicker: even with fewer newcomers, the population is still expected to rise over the next 50 years.
According to the report, Canada’s population, which is about 40.3 million now, could reach anywhere from 45.2 million to a whopping 80.8 million by 2074. That’s a huge range!
They also looked at how each province might change by 2049. Alberta is expected to see a big increase, while Newfoundland and Labrador might actually lose some people. It’s all about migration trends and other factors like birth and death rates.
For instance, Quebec could see a slight drop in a low-growth scenario, but it might also grow significantly in a high-growth scenario. Ontario, on the other hand, is projected to grow in all scenarios. It’s a mixed bag across the country!
Even Manitoba and Saskatchewan are expected to see population increases, which is pretty interesting. Alberta is leading the pack, with a potential jump of over 56% in a high-growth scenario.
So, while the government is trying to slow things down, it looks like Canada’s population is still on the rise. It’s going to be fascinating to see how this all plays out in the coming decades!
