Population

• Canadian population saw 2nd straight drop as 2025 ended: StatCan

  Statistics Canada states that as of Jan. 1, 2026, Canada's population was 41,472,081, sitting 'well below the levels observed in the fourth quarters of 2023 and 2024.'

  Canada

  Mar 19
  
• Most Atlantic provinces recorded first population decline in years at the end of 2025

  Atlantic Canada’s population boom has ended, with each of the four provinces losing residents at the end of 2025.  

  Canada

  Feb 19
  
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• Dip in Saskatchewan population result of immigration caps, expert says

  An immigration expert says the dip in Saskatchewan's latest population numbers can be owed to a federal government-imposed cap on temporary foreign workers.

  Canada

  Feb 4
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• World population could peak at 10.3B by 2080s: UN

  The report — released on World Population Day — says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 billion by the end of the century.

  World

  Jul 11, 2024
• B.C.’s population set to hit 7.9 million by 2046, report forecasts

  The data, produced by BC Stats, anticipates a 44 per cent growth from the current population of 5.5 million in the next 23 years. 

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2024
• Canada needs immigration reform to escape ‘population trap,’ economists say

  Economists argue Canada does not have the infrastructure or "capital stock" to both bring in the amount of people currently planned, while also improving our standard of living.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2024
• ‘Noah’ tops the list of baby names in B.C. for 2nd year running

  'Olivia' was the top name for girls, with 'Oliver' placing second in the boys category. 'Emma' was the second most popular name for girls.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
• Alberta mountain town to allow 2 major developments to go ahead after losing appeal

  Two major developments that could almost double the population of an Alberta mountain community will go ahead after Alberta's highest court dismissed an appeal by the town.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
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• Statistics Canada report offers look at Saskatchewan’s population growth

  An increase in immigration across Canada is resulting in Saskatchewan seeing large growth.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• City of Kelowna asking residents to provide feedback on infill housing

  Residents have until Oct. 15 to fill out the 10-minute survey, which can be found on the City of Kelowna website.

  Economy

  Sep 22, 2023