Canada's population continued its near-record pace of growth.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced further reductions to the target for international student permits.

Canada’s population growth continues unabated, even as concerns mount over the housing affordability crisis. The number of people living in the country jumped by almost 243,000 in the first quarter, by 1.3 million over the past 12 months, and now exceeds 41 million.

The influx of newcomers to Canada showed no sign of letting up, even as concerns mount over housing affordability.