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
“I came from the USA and picked Waterloo Region to start my business because it has a unique combination of critical factors that guarantee it will be one of the fastest growing high tech centers in North America over the next 10-20 years.”
Eric Meger, President
Broadband Learning Corp
Eric Meger, President
Broadband Learning Corp
