Canadian populations of Tundra Swan are monitored primarily by the Christmas Bird Count (CBC), although the Midwinter Waterfowl Inventory (MWWI) is more reliable for the eastern population. The CBC shows an overall increase of 46% relative to 1970, although there is a fair bit of geographic and inter-annual variability in abundance. The MWWI indicates an increase of 31% since 1980, which is within the range of little change but just short of a moderate increase.

The goal for the national population of Tundra Swan is to remain at or above its recent population level, based on the North American data from the Christmas Bird Count. Trend data show that the national population of Tundra Swan is currently within its goal range.

The goal for the western population of Tundra Swan, as defined by the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, is to maintain a population of at least 60,000 individuals. The goal for the eastern population is a minimum of 80,000 individuals, as defined by the North American Waterfowl Management Plan and measured by the Midwinter Waterfowl Inventory.