Canada's population growth hits record high thanks to immigration.

Canada's population has surged by over 1 million in the past year, the largest increase since the post-World War II baby boom, with international migration accounting for nearly 96% of the growth. The increase has been attributed to higher immigration targets and a record-breaking year for processing immigration applications. The rise in asylum seekers crossing at unofficial points along the US-Canada border is expected to be discussed during talks between US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Canadian government has doubled its target for welcoming newcomers since coming to power in 2015, with a record 437,180 immigrants landing in Canada in 2022.