CanadaCanada’s Population Increased by 430,000 in Q3, Fastest Growth Since ’57: StatsCanadaSavePrintChildren stand to sing O Canada after being sworn-in as Canadian citizens at the Halifax Citadel in Halifax on May 24, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darren CalabreseThe Canadian Press12/19/2023|Updated: 12/19/20230:00X 1Canada’s population grew by more than 430,000 during the third quarter, marking the fastest pace of population growth in any quarter since 1957.Statistics Canada released its Oct. 1 population estimates on Dec. 19, putting the number at more than 40.5 million.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.