Kelowna News iN NUMBERS: How immigration cuts will slow population growth in Okanagan, KamloopsFILE PHOTO - Kelowna at night Image Credit: ADOBE STOCKB.C.’s population is expected to grow far more slowly now that fewer migrants are allowed into the country. The federal government’s initiatives to slow down immigration have thrown off the population projections that cities rely on to inform things like housing policy. 19,000: Fewer residents are expected to live in Kamloops in 2040 compared to before the government decided to reduce immigration. 10,000: Fewer people are expected to live in Vernon in 2046 compared to previous projections, now the expected population is 57,800. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above.