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Gunter: Despite Carney claims, Canadas immigration largely unchanged
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Statistics Canada reports a different population figure for 2025 than the government claimed, indicating immigration levels may not have decreased as much as announced.
What happened
According to Statistics Canada, Canada's population rose by 280,000 in 2025, contradicting the government's claim of a 102,000 decline. The discrepancy arose from a re-estimate of temporary residents who had overstayed their visas. The earlier figure from StatCan did not include these individuals. The revised population count increased by nearly 400,000.
Why it matters
The difference in population figures affects the government's claims about immigration levels and their impact on the country's resources and services.
Key facts
- The government claimed a 102,000 population decline in 2025.
- The actual population rose by 280,000 in 2025.
- The revised population count increased by nearly 400,000 due to temporary residents.
- The government's immigration targets for 2026 and 2027-2028 are 385,000 and 370,000, respectively.
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