Based on the additional facts provided and the context established from the previous discussion, we focus primarily on immigration dynamics as the main driver for population growth in Canada by January 1, 2025. The original forecast remains relevant due to the lack of new, contradicting information or significant changes in trends from what was discussed. Key considerations include: - The strong commitment to immigration targets with the Canadian government's policy to increase immigration to 500,000 immigrants a year by 2025 [1] indicates a continued reliance on immigration as a fundamental mechanism for population growth. - The decrease in fertility rates and the fact that immigration constitutes nearly all of Canada's labor force growth and is projected to account for all population growth by 2032, emphasizing the impact of immigration on future population figures [3]. - The forecasts provided show a consistent and steady growth pattern leading up to 2025 and beyond, with the population reaching 41.6 million Canadians at the end of Q4 2024 and 42.6 million by the end of Q4 2025 [AF2, AF3]. This progression suggests a strong alignment with the immigration-driven growth strategy. Considering the specified reliance on immigration for population growth and the absence of information suggesting drastic changes or deviations in immigration policy, fertility, mortality, or emigration trends within the last quarter of 2023, we deduce that the population dynamics' trajectory would likely continue as predicted. Notably, the implementation of caps on temporary residents and efforts to manage immigration's impact on housing affordability and other sectors [1, 2, 3] represent significant policy shifts. However, these measures are more aligned with long-term regulatory adjustments rather than factors that would drastically alter the immediate growth trajectory by January 1, 2025. Therefore, integrating the above considerations and without significant deviation from the projected immigration trends and their impact: Canada will have a population of 41.6 million people by January 1, 2025. Sources: 1 :: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68621013 2 :: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68621013 3 :: https://economics.td.com/ca-rent-outlook