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Posthaste: What a record change in Canada's 'age pyramid' means for the economy

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Canada ’s population has grown by 8.4 per cent since mid-2021 .

Since late 2015 , it expanded by 5.6 million or 15.7 per cent .

The population boom led to concerns about public services, housing and other infrastructure.

Canada has been left with a “youth dividend” unique to OECD countries where aging populations are viewed as a drag on productivity.

Today ’s Posthaste was written by Pamela Heaven , with additional reporting from Financial Post staff, The Canadian Press and Bloomberg .

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