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.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesStriking BC Public Service Workers Expand Pickets Again to More Liquor StoresOct 07, 2025US Government to Take 10 Percent Stake in Canadian Mining Company Trilogy MetalsOct 07, 2025Airport Warns About Catfishing as People Arrive to Meet Loved Ones Who Don’t ExistOct 06, 2025Auto Sector Tempering Expectations of Carney’s Meeting With TrumpOct 06, 2025Related TopicsCanada immigrationinternational studentswork permitcanada population