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 ArticlesMuch of NL Under Winter Storm Warnings as Heavy Snow and Winds Hit the CoastDec 25, 2025Raids Carried Out at Mexican Homes Linked to Former Olympian Ryan WeddingDec 25, 2025Christmas Cold for the West, Freezing Rain in Ontario, and Winter Storms in the EastDec 25, 2025Western and Northern Canada Braces for Chilly, Snowy ChristmasDec 24, 2025Related TopicsCanada immigrationinternational studentswork permitcanada population