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flag Canada’s population growth nears zero in 2026 due to reduced temporary visas, with growth expected to rebound modestly by 2027.

flag Canada’s population is projected to grow by nearly zero in 2026, the second straight year of flat growth, due to sharp cuts in non-permanent resident admissions. flag The federal government reduced temporary work and study visas from nearly 674,000 in 2025 to 385,000 in 2026, while maintaining a permanent resident target of 380,000 annually through 2028. flag Two one-time programs will fast-track permanent residency for up to 148,000 non-permanent residents. flag The share of non-permanent residents is expected to fall from 7.6% in 2024 to under 5% by 2027. flag Population growth is forecast to rebound slightly to 0.3% in 2027, then stabilize at about 0.8% annually in the medium term.

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