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 ArticlesBanks Have ‘Ample Capacity’ to Help Fund Canada’s Adjustment to New Era: RegulatorSep 17, 2025MPs Observe Moment of Silence for Ken Dryden in House of CommonsSep 17, 2025Montreal Police Resolve Cold Case From 2008 Using Genetic Genealogy to ID KillerSep 17, 2025Eby Travels to Ottawa to Lobby Carney for BC Major Projects FundingSep 17, 2025Related TopicsCanada immigrationinternational studentswork permitcanada population