Zero Population Growth From Immigration Is a Welcome Breather for Canada

Canada would be wise to use the next couple of years of reduced growth to reset its immigration strategy.

People cross a street in downtown Toronto during the morning commute on Aug. 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Paige Taylor White

Commentary

A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer projects that Canada’s population growth will be flat this year due to immigration cutbacks and major outflows of temporary residents. For the average Canadian, this is good news.