“This is the first time in the country’s history that the population has grown by more than 1 million people in 12 months,” written down Radio Canada based on Data from the official agency Statistics Canada. The broadcaster states that in 2022 Canada had the strongest demographic growth of the G7 countries and those of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) simultaneously.

One has to go back as far as 1957 to notice such a marked jump in population growth, the national network continues, which was caused by both the post-war baby boom and “the heavy immigration of refugees caused by the Hungarian revolution of 1956”.

Once again, immigration plays a major role in this strong population growth “Almost all recorded growth (95.9%) results from migration movements”. A situation, precise The Journal of Montreal, “Encouraged by the government’s efforts to alleviate labor shortages caused in particular by the aging of the population”.

Doubling in 26 years

The impact of the phenomenon on society is already phenomenal, note it CBC.

“Immigration accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labor force growth, and by 2036 immigrants are projected to make up about 30% of Canada’s population.”

Asked by the channel’s websitethe director of the Institute of Infrastructure at the University of Toronto, Matti Siemiatycki, says that this population growth is positive for the country’s economy, but the challenge is to integrate these newcomers and ensure they have the necessary skills and training required to help the country build the necessary infrastructure and housing, and “Moving the economy forward”.

Statistics Canada predicts the population will double in 26 years if current immigration rates continue for years to come. Canada has an area of ​​9,985,000 km²just over 18 times that of France.