prime destination: Canada has welcomed an average of 250,000 new immigrants per year since 2007, which represents almost all of Canada population growth during that period, according to Hamilton Spectator. Recognizing that Ontario is a prime destination for at least half of the newcomers, the provincial government released the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in 2006. To understand intensification — the greater concentration of people living and/or working in a defined area — we need to understand what factors are influencing the future of Burlington. This serves as a tool for municipalities to plan for an overall increase of population of 150,000 per year, along with an annual increase in employment of 75,000 people between now and 2031 in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area. What does this mean for Burlington Our present population is approximately 180,000 and is projected to grow to 193,000 by 2031. As a result of Growth Plan, Halton Region developed the Sustainable Halton Growth Management Strategy to manage anticipated growth resulting in 780,000 people and 390,000 jobs in Halton by the year 2031.
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