Superdiversity in Canadian Cities: A Website Demonstration

About the presentation

The concept of “super-diversity” – developed by Steven Vertovec, Max Planck Institute – describes how international migration in cities contributes to social and demographic changes within urban populations. The “Superdiversity in Canadian Cities” website is the result of a collaborative five year project between Steven Vertovec and Daniel Hiebert, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia and Bridging Divides researcher. The website is an interactive tool that uses census data to demonstrate super-diversification in Canada’s six largest metropolitan areas.

This presentation will include a demonstration of the interactive Superdiversity website using data from Edmonton and Calgary.

About the speaker

Daniel Hiebert is a Bridging Divides researcher under the Place and Infrastructure theme. He is Emeritus Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia and a CERC Scholar of Excellence.

Daniel's research focus on immigration and public policy, specifically in a Canadian context. He has influenced policy through his many advisory positions. Current roles include: member of the Advisory Council to the Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; Advisory Board of the Transatlantic Council on Migration; and Academic in Residence at IRCC and participating directly in the development of immigration policy.