Urban population

The proportion of Canadians living in urban areas has increased steadily since over the past decade. Therefore, the three largest urban areas, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, currently make up over one-third of Canada's entire population. Over the past five years, growth in urban migration has flattened as the number of people living in rural areas has declined significantly. There are various reasons for rural-urban migration in Canada, including access to more economic opportunities and other civic facilities. Additionally, large parts of Canada remain below freezing temperatures for most of the year and the harsh climate makes living in rural areas riskier. In recent years, Canada has also experienced a sharp increase in immigration, which has led to heightened levels of urban population growth.