Canada’s Population Growth Nearly Stalls as Non-Permanent Resident Numbers Drop
Canada’s population growth slowed sharply in Q2 2025, driven by a steep decline in the number of non-permanent residents. Between April and July, the country added just 47,905 people — a 90% drop compared to the same quarter last year. This marks one of the weakest population gains since 2020. The number of non-permanent residents — including temporary foreign workers and international students — fell by 58,719 in the quarter. This follows new federal policy changes aimed at