Dimensions Canada

Toronto is generally considered to be one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, even more so than New York or Los Angeles. Of the nearly 7 million residents, almost 45% are immigrants who have arrived from many nations across the world. Hidden below that...

Increasing Density Along Transit Lines

The subway system in Toronto for many years consisted of two lines – the Bloor-Danforth east/west line and the Yonge-University-Spadina line which is a north/south loop through the downtown core. The main expansions to the network include the Scarborough LRT line...

Immigration and Multigenerational Housing

With a rise in inflation, housing costs and childcare, some people may choose to live with family in multigenerational housing. There is also a correlation between immigration and multigenerational housing, especially in Canada. These patterns are very prevalent,...

Canada Data Release August 2023

We are excited to announce the release of new Canada data in collaboration with Exceed Analysis. All of the Canadian databases have received an update, including CrimeRisk Canada. Keep reading for more details about the databases and to see sample maps. If you missed...

The Imprint of Immigration

In recent decades, much of the population growth in Canada has come from immigration. With a national population just shy of forty million, over 25% of the population are first generation immigrants and over 1 million came as refugees. The nationality of immigrants...

Canada Population Projections

Last year, we released basic demographics for Canada. In line with our U.S. demographics, we have expanded the Canadian Demographics database to include estimates and projections. In addition to greatly expanding the list of current estimates, we are adding a set of...