Canada: Statistics Canada

Canada Dept: The 35-million mark was surpassed on Wednesday, signifying another milestone in national growth. But we re not the only place receiving new arrivals. The planet s population recently topped 7 billion. To put Canada s share in perspective, it s worth noting that just three cities in China already have a combined population well in excess of the Great White North s total, according to The Star. It helps that some folks in places like Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin are choosing to come here. Births accounted for about 390,000 new Canadians in 2011-12, but that s not enough to expand the population at a healthy rate. Immigration provides a welcome boost, with more than 262,000 people arriving in 2011-12, including many from the developing world. Great White North refers to the weather, not race and canada is large, it contains multitudes, with more than 35 million of us now calling it home. That s according to Statistics Canada s population clock, relentlessly clicking higher at a rate of about two people every three minutes. Shanghai has 17.8 million people, Beijing 11.7 million, and Tianjin 11 million for a shared population of 40.6 million. Canada isn t expected to have that many until 2026. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.