"The City of Hamilton is forecast to experience significant population growth over the next 20 years. The population of the city is planned to grow from the current 500,000 residents to an anticipated population of 660,000 residents while employment is expected to grow to 300,000 jobs by 2031."
From Metrolinx - Hhamilton King-Main Benefits Case (Feb 2010)
http://www.metrolinx.com/Docs/Agenda..._FNL_DRAFT.pdf