Canada's population declines for third consecutive quarter due to immigration policy shifts
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Statistics Canada, Federal Government
Canada
Q1 2026
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Canada's population fell by 55,000 in Q1 2026 to 41.4 million. The decline is driven by federal efforts to reduce temporary residents. Economic growth is facing headwinds due to reduced immigration targets.
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The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World
Author: Stephen Castles, Hein de Haas, and Mark J. Miller
This book provides a comprehensive academic framework for understanding how migration policies interact with national economic goals and social stability, which is essential for analyzing Canada's recent shift from aggressive immigration to restrictive policies.
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