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 ArticlesMontreal Launches Blitz to Repair ‘Catastrophic’ Number of Potholes Plaguing RoadwaysFeb 05, 2026British Man Who Lived in Vancouver Convicted in Overdose Deaths of US ServicemenFeb 05, 2026Three Nova Scotia Youths on Hockey Team Face Sexual Assault Charges After HazingFeb 05, 2026Auto Repair Shops Face Big Hurdles as Cars Get More Technologically Advanced: ReportFeb 05, 2026Related TopicsCanada immigrationinternational studentswork permitcanada population