Population Change In Canada Cma

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Population change Name of student Student Number: Introduction Understanding population dynamics is critical to planning given that distribution and redistribution of populations over time greatly affects how resources are allocated and utilised. According to Akkerman (2002), population change across varied geographical areas is increasing becoming important in urban planning. Therefore, this paper evaluates population change in Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) from 1961 to 2011, interprets the implications of the change and evaluates potential future impacts. Population change in Toronto CMA Toronto CMA is the most populous metropolitan area in Canada with a population of over 5.5 million people as of 2011 census (Statcan,…show more content…
According Statcan (2013b) natural population growth has been very minimal and as such a greater percentage of Canada’s population growth rate can be attributed to immigration both internal and external (see figure 2.0). In the Toronto CMA area, a myriad of factors have contributed to both the rapid and the gradual and rapid redistribution of population between the central city, inner suburbs and the outer suburbs. According to Mendleson (2013), the rapid growth of population in the suburban Toronto in the 60s and 70s was caused majorly by the middle class escaping the bustle and hustle of the city to move to quieter suburbs. The pollution and noise in the central city was becoming unbearable for the middle class that was increasingly becoming wealthy. However, the 90s and the 2000s marked the decline in growth of these outer suburbs. Mendleson (2013) argues that while these suburbs have continued to grow, the growth has declined because of the decreasing allure of suburbs. The decreasing allure of outer suburbs can be attributed immigration and decreasing income levels creating less than ideal conditions for the wealthy middle…show more content…
However, the characteristics of suburban population will change significantly. The outer suburbs will no longer quite peaceful enclaves for the wealthy middle class; instead, joblessness will become major challenges. Therefore, urban planners will have to give special attention to economic development within the suburbs. As the demographics and income levels in the suburbs change, formulating policies that will increase economic activities within the outer suburbs will be critical to the economic sustainability of the outer suburbs. There is a need to create a framework that will ensure that the outer suburbs are economically self-sufficient to create jobs and finance other facilities that will be needed for the increasing suburban
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