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 ArticlesVancouver Authorities Should Have Known Festival Attacker Posed Threat, Lawsuit SaysOct 25, 2025Quebec Adopts Special Bill to Impose New Compensation System on DoctorsOct 25, 2025McGuinty Says First-Ever Defence Industrial Strategy Will Be Released by ChristmasOct 24, 2025Ottawa to Review Possible Miscarriage of Justice in 1994 Murder Conviction in QuebecOct 24, 2025Related TopicsCanada immigrationinternational studentswork permitcanada population