Data editor Mahima Singh and personal finance reporter Salmaan Farooqui from The Globe and Mail discuss ranking Canada's most livable cities. They explore factors like affordability, safety, education, and access to amenities and healthcare. Victoria, BC takes the top spot despite housing shortages. The podcast delves into the methodology of the rankings, the impact of demographics, climate, and amenities on city rankings, and the preference of immigrants for mid-sized cities.
Victoria, BC tops Canada's most livable cities list due to amenities and education excellence.
Winnipeg ranks high driven by demographic strength, transportation, and amenities performance.
Deep dives
Factors Behind Victoria's Top Ranking
Victoria, British Columbia takes the top spot in Canada's most livable cities list due to excelling in various categories such as amenities, transportation, climate, and education. Despite affordability concerns in housing and the economy, Victoria's high rankings in other areas elevate its overall position, showcasing a well-rounded livability that attracts residents.
Rankings of Other Canadian Cities
Winnipeg surprises by ranking high at number three, driven by its demographic strength and performance in transportation, amenities, and education. Other notable Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary also secure respectable positions on the list, reflecting diverse livability factors within the country.
Analysis and Trends
The ranking project reveals intriguing trends, with BC cities shining in climate considerations and Ontario excelling in healthcare metrics. Furthermore, shifts in immigration patterns towards mid-sized cities like Winnipeg emphasize diverse preferences within different life stages, influencing rankings based on demographic needs and city attributes.
Where is the most livable city in Canada? The Globe and Mail ranked more than 400 cities across the country to find out. Using data to capture qualities that matter most – affordability, safety, education and access to amenities and health care – these rankings will help Canadians find the cities that are best for them, based on their own circumstances.
The Globe’s data editor Mahima Singh and personal finance reporter Salmaan Farooqui join the show to explain the methodology behind the project and why a certain city on the west coast takes the top spot.