CANADA’S POPULATION PATTERNS

Population Patterns

Learning Goals

  • Identify and explain global population patterns.

  • Identify and explain Canada’s population patterns.

  • Explain the significance of global population patterns.

Canada's Population Demographics

  • Essential to know Canada's current population size.

Canada’s Population Clock

  • Current statistics on population distribution, trends, and issues are important.

Purpose of Demography

  • Demography: the study of human populations.

  • Important for geographers to understand population dynamics.

  • Ignoring demographics can hinder national or local development.

Getting the Data

  • Census: Official survey by the Canadian government every 5 years.

    • Collects data on age, ethnicity, income, occupation, and language.

Key Indicators of Population Patterns

  • Focus areas include:

    1. Key Indicators task

    2. Falling birth rates

    3. Increased longevity

    4. Workforce dependency issues.