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  1. On January 1, 2011, Canada's population was estimated at 34,278,400.
  2. In the fourth quarter of 2010, Canada's population increased by 40,400 (0.1%). This is a slower growth than what was observed for the same period in 2009.
  3. In the fourth quarter of 2010, population growth was fastest in Western Canada, with Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all posting rates of increase higher than the national average. The populations of Prince Edward Island and Quebec also grew at a faster pace than that of the country.
  4. In 2010, Canada's population grew by 375,600 (1.1%).
  5. In 2010, more than 280,000 immigrants came to Canada. This was the highest level of immigration recorded on an annual basis since the 1950's. Most provinces and territories reported increased numbers of immigrants.
  6. Despite increased immigration, Canada's population growth was lower in 2010 than in 2009. The increase in the number of immigrants was offset by a drop in net inflows of non-permanent residents.
  7. In 2010, all provinces west of Quebec, along with Prince Edward Island and Nunavut, posted population growth rates higher than the Canadian one.