I found a fascinating point regarding the demographics of Canada that I’d like to share. It’s said that around 70% of Canadians reside in only three main regions. Considering the vast size of Canada, this fact is quite surprising. I wonder which three areas we are talking about and why they attract so many residents. Is it due to employment options, the weather, or other factors? I’d also like to know if this population concentration leads to issues for other parts of the country. I’m eager to hear your opinions on this distribution and its impact on Canada.
Those three spots basically have all the infrastructure and universities too. Hard to compete with places that have been getting most of the investment for decades.
The concentration is pretty wild when you really think about it. Canada’s massive but most of us just huddle around these few areas because that’s where everything actually happens.
I live in one of these regions and honestly can’t imagine being somewhere without proper transit or having to drive hours just to get to a decent mall. The rural areas definitely get screwed over though - slower internet, fewer services, and forget about getting same-day delivery on anything.
Makes total sense when you think about it. Most people want decent weather and actual job prospects instead of living in the middle of nowhere.
Definitely the Golden Horseshoe near Toronto, Montreal, and the Lower Mainland by Vancouver. It makes sense since those places have the big cities and job opportunities. Plus, the weather is way better than in remote areas where you’re stuck with winter for half the year. It’s a bit unfortunate for the rest of Canada because they miss out on things like good internet and services.