Canada’s population fell slightly in 1st quarter of 2026: StatCan (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada's population decreased by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2026, marking the third consecutive quarter of decline, with permanent immigrants and non-permanent residents both falling compared to previous periods.

• Canada's population fell 0.1% in Q1 2026, the third consecutive quarterly decline
• Permanent immigrants decreased 20.2% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025
• Non-permanent residents declined by 4.4% in Q1 2026, reaching 2,558,562