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flag Canada's population fell for the first time since 1867, mainly due to fewer temporary residents and lower birth rates.

flag Canada's population declined for the first time since Confederation in 2025, dropping by about 102,000 people, or 0.2%, primarily due to a sharp fall in non-permanent residents, including international students and temporary workers. flag The decrease, driven by federal immigration policy changes aimed at reducing temporary residents to under 5% of the population by 2027, was compounded by a natural decrease, with more deaths than births in the final quarter. flag Permanent immigration also fell by nearly 20% compared to 2024. flag Regional declines were seen in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, while Alberta grew due to interprovincial migration. flag Statistics Canada noted the data is preliminary and could change with permit extensions.

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