Statistics Canada Reports II

[MolsonExport]

I was just in Italy (my third time in that splendid country).

As others have said, the gap between the North and the South is a chasm, and one that seems to be growing. Naples is an incredibly interesting city, but the poverty is absolutely grinding and on such a massive scale...no Canadian city comes even remotely close. Milano is very prosperous, but it and other northern Italian cities cannot pull the South out of what seems to be permanent stagnation. The growth of the debt to GDP ratio of Italy has veered into an level that is unsustainable. Canada is in a far, far better position than Italy, in almost every measure (bar spectacular history/cultural attractions, and really good seafood), despite our excessive population growth.

[saffronleaf]

Originally Posted by MolsonExport

I was just in Italy (my third time in that splendid country).

As others have said, the gap between the North and the South is a chasm, and one that seems to be growing. Naples is an incredibly interesting city, but the poverty is absolutely grinding and on such a massive scale...no Canadian city comes even remotely close. Milano is very prosperous, but it and other northern Italian cities cannot pull the South out of what seems to be permanent stagnation. The growth of the debt to GDP ratio of Italy has veered into an level that is unsustainable. Canada is in a far, far better position than Italy, in almost every measure (bar spectacular history/cultural attractions, and really good seafood), despite our excessive population growth.

went to southern italy recently and it kind of doesn't feel like a developed country. southern italy and canada are in different leagues.

[DLLB]

Originally Posted by BlackDog204

This is false. Manitoba is attracting more immigrants than Saskatchewan, in both real numbers, and per-capita rates. Not by a landslide, but enough to see Manitoba increase it's lead in population compared to Saskatchewan in the last 2-3 years.

I have been tracking the population clock since July 2018.
At that time MB was 1,355,116 and SK was 1,175,304 so SK was 86.7% of MB
On Jul 1/24 MB was 1,497,218 and SK was 1,236,352 so SK was 82.8% of MB

Of note, QC has fallen from ..... 22.79% of Canada to 21.97% of Canada in that time frame.
Maritimes about the same ......... 6.45% ................... 6.43%
Ontario up from ..................... 38.82% .................. 39.04%
The West up from .................. 31.61% .................. 32.23%
North the same ........................ .33% ...................... .33%

[canarob]

Originally Posted by DLLB

I have been tracking the population clock since July 2018.
At that time MB was 1,355,116 and SK was 1,175,304 so SK was 86.7% of MB
On Jul 1/24 MB was 1,497,218 and SK was 1,236,352 so SK was 82.8% of MB

Of note, QC has fallen from ..... 22.79% of Canada to 21.97% of Canada in that time frame.
Maritimes about the same ......... 6.45% ................... 6.43%
Ontario up from ..................... 38.82% .................. 39.04%
The West up from .................. 31.61% .................. 32.23%
North the same ........................ .33% ...................... .33%

You have to wonder if there's a possible future where Ontario gets to 45-50% at mostly Quebec's expense? This would be assuming QC is successful in limiting growth and all of Ontario's many CMAs/CAs continue to see extraordinary growth.

[dennis]

I think the reason Manitoba is attracting so many immigrants is because of it’s aggressive provincial nominee program.

[isaidso]

Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Canada is in a far, far better position than Italy, in almost every measure (bar spectacular history/cultural attractions, and really good seafood), despite our excessive population growth.

Canada has fantastic seafood but only if you live in Atlantic Canada/BC. Despite sitting on Great Lakes, the seafood in Ontario is unremarkable. I was told its because the vast majority of it is imported from Asia despite fresh fish right on its doorstep.