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Population
Population
2022:39 million people
During 2022, Canada's population increased by more than 1 million people, or 2.7%. This was a record large increase since 1957, as stated in the report of the Statistical Service of the country, published on March 22, 2023.
It is reported that as of January 1, 2023, 39,566,248 people lived in Canada, which is 1,050,110 more compared to the first numbers of 2022. This increase is partly due to efforts by the local government to bring migrants into the country to reduce labour shortages. In particular, international migration accounted for 95.9% of the total population increase.
Canada accepts people changing their place of residence due to the current geopolitical situation, various conflicts or natural disasters, such as the earthquakes of 2023 in Turkey and Syria. At the same time, Statistics Canada notes that the increase in the number of permanent and temporary immigrants may result in additional problems in some regions of the country related to housing shortages, the provision of services to the population, an increase in the burden on transport infrastructure, etc.
Canada welcomed 437,180 immigrants in 2022, and the number of non-permanent residents increased by 607,782. These are record figures for the entire history of statistics collection. They, as they say, reflect "higher immigration targets and a record year for processing immigration applications."
The shown result puts Canada in first place in terms of population growth among 38 member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). With growth at 2.7%, as Statistics Canada emphasizes, the country's population could double in 26 years.[1]
Male-to-female ratio
Migration
2023: Number of migrants arriving in a year - more than 1.2% of the country's population
2021: Net population inflow in 4 years
Ethnic groups
2024: Sikhs make up 2% of the country's population
As of 2024, the Sikh community in Canada reaches almost 800 thousand people, which is 2% of the country's total population.
Poverty
2023: Average number of homeless people - 11 people per 10 thousand population
Mortality
Traffic safety
Drug deaths
Cities
- Ottawa is the capital
Citizenship of Canada
Main Article: Canadian Citizenship and Passport
Foreign policy
2023
The desire for a change of power in Russia
In March 2023, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie admitted that the long-term goal of Western interference in Ukraine's affairs is not only to see Moscow defeated, but also to implement "regime change" in Russia.
Military and financial support for Ukraine reached 5.4 billion euros
2022: Release of $0.93 billion in military aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia
Some of Canada's economic sanctions imposed on Russia after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine are counterproductive and should be reviewed. The corresponding statement in February 2023 was made by the vice-chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons, Stefan Bergeron.
Armed Forces
2023: Defence spending - 1.3% of GDP
NATO membership
Main article: NATO
2023:62% of the population supports NATO
Economy of Canada
Main article: Economy of Canada
Education
Education costs
Culture
Language
2022: Number of English speakers - 30 million
Health care
2023: Population allowed to possess heroin and cocaine in Canada
In early March 2023, information appeared that in the western province of Canada, British Columbia, it was allowed to store a small amount of heavy drugs for personal use. So the provincial authorities expect to reduce the number of drug addicts in the country. Read more here.
2020
Duration of guaranteed paid sick leave from 3 to 5.9 months
In Canada, 76% of citizens would agree to vaccination against COVID-19
Maternity leave
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Crime
Prisons
2019: The minimum age for children to be jailed is 11
2018:114 prisoners per 100,000 citizens
History
2024: Finance and housing ministers resign as Liberal support for Trudeau government weakens
The Liberal government of Canada in December 2024 experienced a shake-up. Two ministers left their posts at once: Chrystia Freeland - Minister of Finance, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (and an ardent supporter of support for Ukraine), and Sean Fraser - Minister of Housing.
It was the economic situation and the housing crisis that became the main subjects of criticism of Justin Trudeau's government. In recent months, Trudeau has faced calls to resign, including from members of his own liberal party. However, the Prime Minister decided instead to give the people the "heads" of ministers responsible for reducing the standard of living of ordinary Canadians.
The liberal party is more than 20% behind the opposition conservative party in the polls, with less than a year to go until the election.
The conservative opposition has already tried three times to pass a vote of no confidence in Trudeau. And the only thing keeping him and the liberal minority afloat is the fragile support of other left-leaning parties.
2023: Record forest fires
1989
1976: Visit of Cuban leader Fidel Castro
1974
1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono bed protest in Montreal
1954
1939
1927
1919
1916
1914
1892
Main article: Investment in silver
1885
Sport
2022: The most popular sport is ice hockey
1978
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Calendar
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