Canada?s population is expected to grow significantly within the next few decades ? an increase of 38.2 to 52.5 million from 2021 to 2043. Alberta alone anticipates to house 6.4 million of this population by mid-2040, roughly a 1.9 million increase from its current context. If these national and provincial projections are any indication, it is safe to say that there will be a lot more Edmontonians in the future. 
According to The City Plan, Edmonton will likely grow from 1 to 2 million people over the next forty-years. With Edmonton set to become home to one million more people, it is imperative that the city continues to think about accommodating that growth in an inclusive and sustainable manner. It is equally important to learn more about those choosing to call Edmonton their home, and how to meet their needs.   
Canadian cities are set to house many more immigrants  
In Canada, immigration is projected to be the main catalyst for population growth in the coming decades. Of the 52.5 million people that are set to live in Canada by 2043, around 25 million are estimated as either being immigrants or children born in Canada to immigrant parents.  
Similarly, Alberta is set to become increasingly diverse, with 54% of the expected population growth to originate from people born outside of Canada, by 2046. Furthermore, people are set to become more concentrated in urban centers. 80% of Albertans will reside in the Edmonton-Calgary corridor1 by the end of 2046.  
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