Canada may raise immigration levels as population growth hits its lowest rate since WWII

The Economic Times reports that Immigration Minister Lena Diab signalled a possible increase in immigration levels, saying Canada needs more people for its economic agenda. Citing Statistics Canada, it says the population grew 0.5% in the year to July 1, 2026, the lowest July-to-July rate since 1944–45. The government is expected to release an updated plan in November, but Diab did not say whether admission targets would change.