Toronto has recently been ranked among the least liveable cities in Canada, coming in at 82nd place in the Globe and Mail's Canada’s Most Liveable Cities list. This ranking evaluated 448 communities with populations over 10,000, using 50 variables across 10 categories, including economy, housing, and healthcare [507498bb]. The survey received over 300 responses to adjust the weightings of these categories, reflecting a comprehensive assessment of urban living conditions across the country.
In contrast, North Vancouver, B.C., topped the list, praised for its access to nature and amenities. Other British Columbia cities dominated the top rankings, with West Vancouver in second place and Victoria in third. Calgary ranked seventh, while Vancouver fell to 12th place. Notably, Montreal was not mentioned in the top rankings [507498bb].
This decline in Toronto's liveability ranking comes as the city has also dropped out of the top 10 in the Economist Intelligence Unit's global rankings, where it was previously noted for its high scores in education and healthcare but faced challenges in infrastructure and stability [be77ac53]. The overall trend indicates a growing concern regarding urban living conditions in major Canadian cities, particularly in light of increasing housing issues and infrastructure challenges [b8f2b741].
The EIU report highlighted that Western Europe performed well overall, but cities like Toronto are struggling with liveability due to various socio-economic factors. The decline in Toronto's ranking reflects broader trends affecting urban areas across Canada, where cities are grappling with the impacts of civil unrest, housing crises, and infrastructure deficits [be77ac53].
As cities like North Vancouver continue to thrive, the situation in Toronto raises questions about urban planning and policy responses needed to improve living conditions for its residents [507498bb].