Canada’s population is expected to surpass 40 million people today, says Statistics Canada.
The federal statistics agency’s “population clock” uses modelling to estimate Canada’s population in real time. The counter is expected to hit the 40 million mark just before 3 p.m. ET on Friday, according to a news release from Statistics Canada.
“This is an exciting milestone for Canada,” said chief statistician Anil Arora in a media statement. “It is a strong signal that Canada remains a dynamic and welcoming country, full of potential.”
Canada’s population growth rate currently stands at 2.7 per cent. That’s the highest annual growth rate since 1957, when Canada was in the middle of its post-war baby
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