Demographic Trends

rural-suburban-urban migration

people moving from rural areas to suburban or urban areas

search of work and better access to services like healthcare, education, and other amenities

why have Canadian chosen to live in rural areas

relocated to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia

better job prospects and salary, especially in resource-based industries

Why do people migrate to countries like Italy, Venezuela, and Ethiopia?

economic opportunities

healthcare

escape poverty or political instability

Baby Boomers

born during the post-World War II baby boom

1946-1964

Baby Boom effect

significant increase in birth rates following World War II

mainly due to economic prosperity

How did the Baby Boomers affect the population and economy?

increasing the labour supply, more workers available in the job market

increase demand for goods and services

more competition overall

How has Canada affected the Baby Boomers' lifespan?

live longer

large aging population with the need for healthcare services

How will the Baby Boomers affect current generation?

pressure on healthcare and social services

higher taxes to support retirement

open up job opportunities but could also affect the economy as they withdraw from the workforce

What will happen if we cannot replace our population in relation to social institutions

Labour shortages, economic productivity decreases

Rising healthcare costs due to high demand

increased government spending on retirement

Why is japan population declining?

low birth rates

High cost of living

long working hours and demanding work culture, don’t have the time to care for a family

People are marrying later and focusing on career

Why is Syria's population declining?

ongoing war, high death rates

increased emigration to flee the country

severely damaged healthcare infrastructure, not ideal to give birth

difficult to afford children, horrible economy

What would happen if Canada chose to decrease immigrants allowed per year

decreased workforce

less workers = less taxes collected to fund public institutions

reduced infrastructure development

What would happen if Canada chose to increase the number of immigrants allowed

increased job and resource competition

higher cost of living

how are schools affected by immigration

Higher tuition fees for international students

Competition for spots

Increased diversity in classrooms

Potential preference for international students due to tuition profit

how will the economy be affected by immigration

Job competition

Overpopulation can saturate certain job sectors

higher tax revenue from income taxes to support infrastructure

Higher cost of living.

Immigrants may take entry-level jobs, leaving fewer opportunities for students

how will healthcare be affected by immigrants

Immigrants receive education in Canada and sometimes leave for better opportunities elsewhere

drain on healthcare resources

less Canadian students getting accepted

Are there any correlations between language, race, or religion when choosing a province or city?

sense of familiarity

seek for communities with similar cultural, language, or religious backgrounds

How do immigrants influence political issues

has become a priority in elections and policy rights

issues like cultural integration, religious freedom, and minority rights

ex: Quebec passed a law banning certain religious symbols in public sector jobs

Have Canadians embraced the "mosaic" image and all that comes with it?

no, significant division

half of Canadians believe that immigrants have "come to our home country," view newcomers as outsiders

Indigenous peoples feel it neglects the unique history and ongoing challenges they face by prioritizing immigrant diversity instead