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Declining birth rate and the increasing impact of immigration
Since Jean Talon first counted the population of New France, population growth has been a constant and often dramatic factor in Canada's social, political and economic fabric. High birth rates and immigration have been the twin engines of growth. Today a falling birth rate is changing the nature of Canada. We know that the post World War II baby boom affected many areas of Canadian life. How will a baby bust affect us?
Charts and discussion points
Chart 1: Total fertility rate, Canada and the United States
Chart 2: Canadian population is aging
Chart 3: Immigration is an increasingly important component of population growth in Canada
Chart 4: Immigrants to Canada are increasing from Asia and the Middle East (watch a video about this!)
