🇨🇦 New projections from Statistics Canada show the population could grow from about 41.7 million today to between 44 million and 75.8 million over the next 50 years, depending on growth scenarios. Ontario and Quebec are expected to remain the most populous provinces, while Alberta may overtake British Columbia. At the same time, some Atlantic provinces could see their share of the population decline. StatCan also noted a recent population drop in late 2025, mainly due to a sharp decline in non