Canada's population drops in first quarter of 2026
🤖 D.R.A.F.T. Summary
Outflow of temporary residents drives drop in Canada’s population for third consecutive quarter
Number of temporary residents decreased by about 118,000 people in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Canada estimates
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