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Population and dwelling counts
A portrait of the Canadian population

Release no. 1: March 13, 2007

• Canada's population growth between 2001 and 2006 was higher than the previous intercensal period.
• Between 2001 and 2006, Canada's population growth was the highest among the G8 countries.
• The population growth between 2001 and 2006 was higher in most provinces and territories than during the previous intercensal period.
• Nearly 90% of Canada's population growth between 2001 and 2006 was concentrated in large metropolitan areas.