The Canadian population of Eastern Bluebird is monitored effectively by the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), which samples most of the breeding range and has high precision. Suitability for the species is considered high because although the road-based BBS is likely biased toward occupants of roadside "bluebird trails" of nest boxes, there is evidence that they are reflective of the overall population (Arcese and Bauldry, 1997). The national trend shows an initial decline throughout the 1970s, followed by a strong increase until the early 1990s, and a largely stable but somewhat fluctuating trend ever since, at a level nearly double that of the early 1970s. At a regional scale, the Maritimes have seen the greatest increase, with growth continuing to accelerate in recent years, whereas the smallest overall increase has been in central Ontario and Quebec.

The goal for Eastern Bluebird is to remain at or above its recent population level, based on the Breeding Bird Survey. Trend data show that Eastern Bluebird is currently within its goal range.