# Montreal’s Population Decline Warning

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-05-26T18:38:55+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal’s population could shrink by 1.3% by 2050 — a stark contrast to Toronto and Vancouver’s projected growth — driven by falling youth numbers and a rising elderly population, putting strain on jobs, finances, and housing unless immigration picks up. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7fb472c268d9d3c7

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