- Listening to the voices of newcomers will create stronger cities
This issue of Maytree Policy in Focus explores one way that local government can reinvigorate itself to better engage its city residents. It recommends extending voting rights to non-citizen residents. Research by Myer Siemiatycki, “Municipal Franchise and Social Inclusion in Toronto: Policy and Practice” is highlighted. - Immigrants in Canadian Cities: Census 2001 - What Do the Data Tell Us
A report by Elizabeth McIsaac, published by the Institute for Research and Public Policy. - Globalization, Urbanization, Migration
This site presents migration statistics, including total population, foreign born residents, and ethnic background, on 150 metropolitan areas from more than than 50 countries around the world. - Statistics Canada: 2006 Community Profiles
Statistics Canada presents community-level information, including population, age, language, mobility, immigration, aboriginal population, religion, educational attainment, place of work, education, and family characteristics.
Policy in Focus, Issue 13: Cities Need More Power to Meet the Needs of Canada’s Urban Population.