Toronto’s population whiplash leaves it at the bottom of the pack among Canadian and U.S. cities
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Toronto’s population whiplash leaves it at the bottom of the pack among Canadian and U.S. cities
JASON KIRBY
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
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Pedestrians cross the street in downtown Toronto on Sept 7, 2023.
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Toronto’s population shrank by roughly 1,000 people in the 12 months leading up to July 1, 2025 — the first decline on rec…
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