Whether you live on the West or Eastern Coast, or Central Canada there is a movement towards those regions that are offering well-paid employment, reasonably priced homes, and a living standard we can all appreciate.
Northern Ontario and British Columbia are booming economically, and the reason for this growth is not centered entirely upon the harvesting of natural resources as previous patterns suggest, but upon multi-purposed industries.
Ontario is moving towards a housing building boom, encouraged by The Ford Administration which has cut red tape and regulatory limitations, allowing the needed construction of thousands of multi-sector houses. The Ring of Fire has increased the demand for many different professions and special demand employees. The workforce is increasing and so to the demand for regional services both public and private. More schools, housing, retail establishments, and medical facilities. Northern Ontario will be a magnet drawing upon those both skilled and prepared for training in mining, energy, forestry, electronics, teaching, and other fields. Schools of higher learning, both Colleges, and Universities have expanded their industry-driven science programs to facilitate the training of needed professionals in the region. There is talk in Queens Park about opening and expanding the rail routes northward so that easy access for the population, product, and industrial needs will be offered to the region. Talk of hospital/medical expansions in the near future, both private and public has been heard regarding the vast regional needs of the North.
Connections are being made between Eastern Canada and Quebec, and their industry’s needs are fulfilled with Eastern Canada’s natural resource base. Alberta’s past economic forecast was dismal, yet the province has nowhere to go but upward. The energy sector is once again rising to the expectations and needs of the nation, exploring and drilling increasing province-wide. A new mindset within the energy sector, one based on a process of greening the industry is attracting investment and possibly changing the world’s attitudes towards Alberta’s black gold.
British Columbia continues to attract foreign investment from Asian and EU sources. Housing starts continue to grow while industrial building starts have increased surprisingly well. Talk of the establishment of Senior Home Centers in mid-northern B.C., with private investment in the study of Dementia, Parkinson’s, and Mental Health Concerns centered concerns. Canada’s aging population has and will continue to place huge pressures upon the nation’s economies, and yet presents great public and private opportunities in the study and fulfillment of Senior Living Needs now and in the near future.
All routes are leading our youth northward towards opportunities in employment, entrepreneur possibilities, affordable housing, and the establishment of a sound future. The great cities of the south must release these explorers and allow them to venture northward in search of their piece of the Canadian Prize.
Steven Kasab
Bradford, Ontario
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