Vaughan Named Among Best Cities in Canada
March 21, 2013
MoneySense magazine has ranked Vaughan in the top ten best mid-sized cities in Canada placing Vaughan eighth out of 46 in Canada. The magazine's recently published eighth annual list of Best Places to Live in Canada ranks communities that offer the best quality of life.
MoneySense magazine has ranked Vaughan in the top ten best mid-sized cities in Canada placing Vaughan eighth out of 46 in Canada. The magazine's recently published eighth annual list of Best Places to Live in Canada ranks communities that offer the best quality of life.
“We are building a great city and I am pleased with the impressive improvement we have made in the MoneySense ranking compared to last year. Our agenda for change is working and the results reflect in a meaningful way the transformation that is taking place,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “Our mission is to continue to raise the bar and aim higher to take Vaughan to the next level, and make it a world-class city. We will continue to be focused, disciplined and stay on top of our game. It's all about working hard and working smart. The results are encouraging and a confirmation that we are heading in the right direction.”
Overall, Vaughan ranked 23rd out of 200 in Canada when comparing all large, mid-sized and small cities across the nation. The mid-sized category examined cities with a population between 100,000 and 400,000. Vaughan also placed second in Canada as the best place for new immigrants. Figures from the 2011 census show that Vaughan residents speak 99 languages.
“As a corporation we always strive for service excellence in everything we do, and this ranking reflects that effort,” said City Manager Clayton Harris. “I’m not surprised that Vaughan has taken a position in the top ten mid-sized cities in Canada; we have worked very hard, and I’m proud of everyone who has contributed to the success we have seen in our community.”
The MoneySense survey focused on looking for the “best quality of life” in communities around Canada. The survey looked at everything from incomes and employment, price of housing, weather, crime rates and access to medical treatment. MoneySense also pointed out that “quality of life isn’t only about practical concerns,” they also factored in the ability to take part in cultural activities and gave points to communities with high numbers of people working in the arts or sports.
Click here to read the MoneySense article online.