Urbanization in Canada refers to the ongoing demographic shift and spatial transformation as an increasing share of the population concentrates in cities and metropolitan areas, accompanied by the physical expansion of urban built environments and the evolution of economic, social, and infrastructure systems to support higher-density living. By 2026, more than 82 percent of Canadians live in urban centres, making Canada one of the most urbanized nations in the world.
This concentration shapes nearly every facet of Canadian life. Urban regions drive the majority of economic output, house critical infrastructure for energy and …