GEOG 2RC3 : regions of canada
23 Jan 2012
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Hanging space relations : 19th century strong regional economy, 20th century peripheral position in national economy. Bone (ch. 1) downward transitional region pattern . Geographical & political fragmentation of this region. 7. 2% (2. 3m) of cnd s ppltn (2006) share of cnd s gdp 6% (see table 9. 1, fig 9. 1) Ppltn growth rate less than national avg. in postwar era, despite high br . Why: high outmigration rate throughout post wwii era, resulting in a high dependency ration esp. Even the terr. n has a higher % urban (58. 7%) Tertiary sector (surprisingly?) greater share than any other region. Regional disparity importance of gov t intervention (regional development programmes dree, arda, fred; & transfer payments from federal gov t) Importance of regional consciousness/sense of place sense of belonging, attachment, identity felt by inhabitants of a region (see bone, ch. 1) Atlantic canada: downward transition region, political & geographical fragmentation, cultural diversity, slow economic growth, reliance on resources/megaprojects, environmental challenges.
