Spreading the Growth: How Canada’s Smaller Cities Can Make Bigger Gains

Name: Spreading the Growth: How Canada’s Smaller Cities Can Make Bigger Gains
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Canadian Economics

January 23, 2023

Canadian Economics

Author: Jane McIntyre, Pedro Antunes

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This briefing explores how smaller cities in Canada can contribute more to the country’s economic growth, particularly through attracting and retaining international immigrants.

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In this research, we explore urban growth in Canada’s major and smaller cities, considering factors like labour market tightness and immigration levels.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected migration patterns within Canada? What can smaller cities do to attract and retain international immigrants? How can more evenly distributed migration ease the pressure on Canada’s top four cities?

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Key Findings
Pre-pandemic GDP Growth Driven by Top Cities
Increasing Immigration, a Key Driver for the Top Four
COVID-19 Changed the Game
Smaller Cities Can Continue to Make Strides
A Win-Win
Appendix A—Bibliography