On June 16, 2023, Statistics Canada's population clock reached 40 million. This marked an historic milestone for the country, which was achieved after a remarkable year in 2022, when the population grew by close to 1 million in a single year (+930,000)—Canada’s highest annual population gain in absolute numbers in history. The population grew by 2.4% that year, which is the highest annual growth rate since 1957 (+3.3%) during the baby boom period. Contributing to this surge in 2022 was international migration, accounting for 96% of the total growth, underscoring our diversity. This extraordinary growth touched nearly every province and territory, setting a trajectory that could potentially double Canada's population in about 26 years if current trends remain constant. Statistics Canada’s population clock is a real-time model of population growth that plays a crucial role in understanding the continued growth of Canada’s population. Through the Demographic Estimates Program, Statistics Canada is able to track Canada’s population growth with great accuracy. The Census of Population also allows us to have a detailed portrait of the people living in Canada. We are committed to continuing to provide accurate and reliable data for upcoming milestone moments.