Unemployment
The past two years have been tough on many sectors in Canada. The ability of cities to attract and keep a broad spectrum of industries is its greatest strength. A city can see its entire population impacted negatively when it relies on one or two core industries. Canada's worst city for employment: Prince Rupert, B.C.
| Category | Rank out of 179 |
| Overall ranking | 173 |
| Affordable housing | 86 |
| Household income | 118 |
| New cars on the road | 163 |
| Job prospects | 179 |
| Population growth | 144 |
| Access to health care | 162 |
| Overall Crime | 174 |
| Walk or bike to work | 3 |
| Violent Crime | 177 |
| Total Precipitation | 179 |
| Pollution | 3 |
| Culture | 144 |