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CMHC Who Calls Canada Home?
from CAM May/June 2022
by MediaEdge
Who calls Canada home?
2021 Census data paints a picture of the Canadian resident
Conducted every five years by Statistics Canada, Census data provides critical insight into key socioeconomic trends impacting future planning and housing-related needs.
Last completed in 2016, the new release sheds light on the impacts the pandemic had on Canada’s demographic makeup, with most of the population growth attributable to immigrants who came here to start a new life prior to the pandemic. Since the last Census, 1.8 million more people have been calling Canada home, with 4 out of 5 being new arrivals from other countries.
Ages & stages
As baby boomers are getting older and immigration continues to boost numbers in the younger generations, these population changes will have considerable impact on the labour market, services aimed at seniors, and the consumption of goods and services.
For the first time since the baby boom era, those born between 1946 and 1965 (aged 56 through 75 in 2021) make up less than a quarter of the Canadian population compared with 1966 when this under-20 segment represented 41.7 per cent of the population.
Millennials—those born between 1981 and 1996, and aged 25 to 40 years old in 2021— are the largest and fastest-growing cohort, having risen 8.6 per cent between 2016 and
population of neighbouring Newfoundland and Labrador declined (-1.8%) from 2016 to 2021.
Yukon’s population (+12.1%) grew at the fastest pace nationally from 2016 to 2021, while Prince Edward Island experienced the fastest growth among the provinces (+8.0%).
Over 6.6 million Canadians lived in rural area in May 2021, up 0.4 per cent compared to 2016, but well below the pace of growth in urban areas (+6.3%) where immigrants are most likely to settle.
In 2021, Canada had 41 census metropolitan areas home to more than 100,000 people, up from 35 in the previous census. The six large new urban centres include: Fredericton, Drummondville, Red Deer, Kamloops, Chilliwack and Nanaimo.
Former resort destinations such as Squamish, B.C, Canmore, AB, Wasaga Beach and Collingwood, ON, are among the fastest-growing communities in Canada.
Population growth in Ontario and Quebec Ontario’s population grew at a faster pace than Canada’s overall population from 2016 to 2021 for the first time since the 2006 Census. Up 5.8 per cent to 14,223,942, this acceleration in growth was largely due to higher levels of immigration prior to the pandemic. Ontario welcomed almost twice as many permanent and temporary immigrants this Census cycle compared with the previous one. Quebec’s population also grew at a faster pace (+4.1% to 8,501,833) from 2016 to 2021. Most of this growth was also due to international
2021 due to immigration. Millennials account for the largest share of the working-age population (33.2%) in Canada and represent more than one-third (35.1%) of the downtown population of large urban centres.
Where Canadians live
Canada continues to urbanize, according to the latest Census. Among the 36,991,981 people spread across the nation, close to 27.3 million people—or nearly 3 in 4 Canadians—reside in one of Canada’s 41 large urban centres.
For the first time in Census history, which began in the 1940s, the population of the Maritimes grew at a faster pace than the Prairie provinces due to rising immigration levels and an influx of Canadians migrating from other parts of the country. Conversely, the Urban densification of Canadian communities: A sharp increase in the number of apartments in buildings with 5 or more storeys
Single-detached house
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys
Row house 4.4%
7.8%
10.0% 14.7%
Semi-detached house
Apartment or flat in a duplex
Other -0.6% 6.8%
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Dwelling types
Single-detached houses are still the most plentiful type of housing in Canada, but apartments and row houses are beginning to catch up. Census data shows that the country’s 7.8 million single-detached homes accounted for approximately 53 per cent of Canada’s housing supply, down from 54 per cent during the 2016 census.
Meanwhile, the number of high-rise apartment buildings (with 5 or more storeys) has increased by 14.7 per cent, more than double the total growth in the number of private dwellings.
Apartments accounted for 34.4 per cent of total dwellings in Canada in 2021, compared to 30.1 per cent in 1981. This rapid increase is expected to continue in the future, as apartments represented more than half of the building permits issued from 2016 to 2021. (Before 2011, apartments accounted for less than 40% of all building permits issued.)
Several factors explain this trend:
• an aging population (seniors downsizing) • higher housing prices • smaller household sizes • increasing urbanization
Housing data from the 2021 Census will be published on September 21, 2022 and will provide more details on housing in Canada.
Proactive
Pest Management
A Q&A with Paolo Bossio, Advantage Pest Control
April showers bring May flowers … and pests! Generally, many insects survive the winter months as immature larvae with the protection of heavy debris litter, and when the weather doesn’t fluctuate between thawing and freezing temperatures. With the pandemic shifting food waste to residential buildings, vermin such as rats and mice have also shifted their behaviour from restaurant harborage to residential buildings. Now is an essential time for property owners/managers to protect their residents from these unwanted guests.
For insights into pest control challenges and tips on how to swat them, we turned to Paolo Bossio, president and CEO of Advantage Pest Control.
Why is spring an important time to consider pest management?
This is the time of the year when the weather starts warming up and most pests begin to become active from their dormant state to forage, lay eggs, and expand their colonies. However, mice and rats remain active all year long, even during the colder months. They will eat just about anything to survive, and the gestation period for mice is anywhere from 21 to 28 days. So, it is smart to consider pest management all year round.
How has the pandemic compounded the problem?
One major problem is that it has forced many restaurants to rely on food delivery services to serve their customers. What that does, though, is it transfers the food waste from commercial properties to residential establishments. Now, all the mice and rats who used to feed on the dumpsters behind restaurants or strip malls are following that food trail to condos, apartments, or singlefamily dwellings.
Over the year, we have witnessed thousands of mice and rats behind multi-residential buildings where they’re very well fed. That’s why we proactively send our technicians to all of our property managers to check if that is happening at their property and ensure they were well prepared to manage the issue. This is an example of our dynamic integrated pest management approach.
What is dynamic integrated pest management?
Integrated pest management (IPM) describes an ongoing process of pest control that takes an eco-forward approach to manage pest populations. The first step is an inspection of the pest population or environmental conditions indicating that pest control must be taken, and the second is identifying and monitoring pest activity. Next comes preventative measures and exclusions, and the last step is controlling the problem by using physical trappings and using baits and sprays when appropriate.
Dynamic IPM, however, is about seeing things before they happen and adapting to our customer’s needs. Each program is specifically curated to each multi-residential building since each residential home is unique. As Wayne Gretzky said, “it’s about where the puck is going, not where it has been.”
For example, when we do a roach service treatment and we are using a combination of a spray and aerosol inside an apartment, what if the person cannot leave? What if they are bedridden or have no place to go because of the pandemic? We must get creative and maybe slightly alter how we complete the service by using the vacuum or use more glue boards. We cannot just say, “Well, this is the IPM program, so we can’t change anything.” Our team is trained to be agile and ready to modify their approach according to the circumstances, even if that means taking more time to do the job more thoroughly and responsibly.
One of the questions I ask during technician interviews is, “How many units can you treat in a day?” which is a trick question. Some applicants come from pest control companies where they are expected to handle 30 or 40 units a day, but if they say they’re proud of doing that many, they usually don’t make it past to the next round since it isn’t about the number of treatments they can do, but the quality and outcome from doing the job. I want to ensure our team delivers quality treatments and top-notch customer service, even if it takes more time to get the job done efficiently and effectively.
What pest management tips can you offer property managers to prepare for spring and summer?
There are a few things property stakeholders and property managers can do. For instance, always check the exterior of your property to make sure there is no water leaking from the gutters, and the water pump is pushing the water away from the property if you have one. Standing water is a breeding ground for insects! Also, do not store any debris or firewood at the side of the property because that can act as a new point of the harbour for mice or rats.
Another tip is to check surrounding trees are not touching the property. If you have a limb touching the roof or a balcony, that can be an open invitation to unwelcome guests like squirrels, which are now looking for places to procreate.
Lastly, take a moment to consider how else you can deter pests from making your property their new home. Keep food out of reach and eliminate easy points of entry. Seal up any entry points, especially have a harsh winter, for gaps around pipes, vents, windows, and doors. If you need help or want a partner who will spot and address pest control issues on your behalf, give us a call.
Paolo Bossio is the President and CEO of Advantage Pest Control Inc., a family-owned and operated business specializing in Dynamic Integrated Pest Management programs.
“Each program is specifi cally curated to each multi-residential building since each residential home is unique. “
