Canadian birth rates are in the dumps.  Immigration could be Canada’s sole source of population growth by 2030, according to a Scotiabank report quoted in the Globe & Mail.

Other notes from the Globe story:

• According to the article, immigrants generally rent when they come to Canada. 

(Editor:  If you’re new to Canada don’t let this deter you from buying.  Several new mortgage options have become available for immigrants in the last few years.)

• Immigrants typically buy homes after they have lived in Canada for at least 10 years 

(Editor:  If this is the case it is clearly based on past data.)

• Tens of thousands of immigrants are set to become first-time homeowners in the next few years
• The segment of Canadians aged 65 and older will skyrocket 65% in the next 10 years
• Senior citizens tend to prefer new construction and low-maintenance options, such as condominiums.