Mobility + Migration
Net Migration Patterns (2001-2006)
The Waterloo Region had the 4th highest net in-migration in Ontario between 2001 and 2006.
| Census Metropolitan Area | In-migrants | Out-migrants | Net-migrants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 831,338 | 503,751 | 427,587 |
| Oshawa | 89,702 | 62,655 | 27,047 |
| Ottawa-Gatineau | 166,760 | 144,144 | 22,616 |
| Kitchener (Waterloo Region)* | 101,902 | 79,320 | 22,582 |
| Hamilton | 131,789 | 110,399 | 21,390 |
| London | 91,725 | 76,386 | 15,339 |
| St. Catherines-Niagara | 55,452 | 47,253 | 8,199 |
| Windsor | 51,404 | 43,398 | 8,006 |
| Kingston | 40,807 | 37,667 | 3,140 |
| Greater Sudbury | 28,403 | 26,981 | 1,422 |
| Thunder Bay | 19,842 | 20,730 | -888 |
Source: Statistics Canada Census, 2006
*Kitchener CMA includes: Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, North Dumfries and Woolwich
“The Waterloo Region has all the ingredients required for start ups to succeed: an educated and skilled workforce, major research talents at the local postsecondary institutions and the availability of business skills necessary to ensure their financial success.”
Robert G. Rosehart, former President
Wilfrid Laurier University
Robert G. Rosehart, former President
Wilfrid Laurier University
