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Poisson regression models of Canadian census division migration flows
Papers. Regional Science Association. Meeting
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study analyzes Canadian migration patterns, revealing that distance, economic factors, and housing markets significantly influence population movement across census divisions. Understanding these migration correlates aids in regional planning.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Human Geography
- Sociology
Background:
- Internal migration is a key demographic process shaping regional populations.
- Understanding migration drivers is crucial for Canadian socio-economic and urban planning.
- Previous studies often face methodological challenges in analyzing migration data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the volume, spatial distribution, and influencing factors of migration within Canada.
- To examine the impact of distance, economic prosperity, social/cultural conditions, community size, and housing markets on migration.
- To apply robust statistical methods for accurate migration analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilized census division level data for Canada.
- Employed Poisson regression techniques to model migration patterns.
- Analyzed the influence of geographical, economic, social, and housing variables.
Main Results:
- Identified significant correlations between migration and investigated factors.
- Quantified the effects of distance, economic conditions, and housing market dynamics on migration flows.
- Demonstrated the spatial patterns of migration across Canadian census divisions.
Conclusions:
- Migration in Canada is influenced by a complex interplay of economic, social, and spatial factors.
- Poisson regression provides a reliable method for analyzing migration determinants.
- Findings offer insights for policy development related to regional development and population distribution.
Keywords:
AmericasCanadaDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDistanceEconomic ConditionsEconomic FactorsGeographic FactorsHousingMacroeconomic FactorsMigrationMigration, InternalModels, TheoreticalNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologyResidence CharacteristicsSocioeconomic FactorsSpatial Distribution
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