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Canada's population growth is exploding. Here's why - The Hub (thehub.ca)

submitted 4 months ago by lautan@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

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For several decades Canada’s population growth rate hovered at about 1.0 percent annually. This rate has more than tripled in a few short years, up to 3.3 percent in 2023.

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[–] mp3@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

But not being able to build homes fast enough to match the population growth is detrimental though.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

So build more homes.

[–] mp3@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You can't scale that overnight, it takes time to train the new workforce to achieve that.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Sure. So get started.

[–] cheezits@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

Liberal politician: we hear your complaints about how little affordable homes there are, thats why we are introducing a new dental care plan for seniors!