Ontario sees biggest drop, followed by B.C. and Quebec
Canada’s population decreased over the third quarter of 2025 — driven by a drop in non-permanent residents, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
Preliminary data published Wednesday shows a decline in the population of about 76,068 people, or 0.2 per cent between July 1 to Oct. 1.
Statistics Canada says the decrease is mainly due to a reduction in the number of non-permanent residents, a result of changing government policy.
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