There is relatively little urban sprawl in Canada because
financial incentives to buy homes are limited. Both the United
States and Canada are highly urbanized with about three-quarters of
the population living in cities and suburbs. In the United States,
tax law encourages home ownership. The interest on home mortgages
is tax deductible, making the cost of owning a house less than if
it were not. In Canada, this interest is not tax deductible.
Therefore, fewer people buy homes, resulting in less urban sprawl
or the spreading out of residences and businesses. This is not to
say that urban sprawl is entirely absent from Canada; it is merely
less pronounced.
Related Q&A：
Why is there relatively little urban sprawl in Canada compared to the US？-Well, there are several reasons for that. One big factor is that Canada has stricter land use and zoning regulations. You know, they're more careful about how and where cities expand. Also, the population density in Canada is lower, so there's less pressure for rapid and unplanned urban growth. Oh, and Canada places a higher emphasis on sustainable development and public transportation systems. This helps keep the urban expansion more controlled and organized. Unlike in the US where sometimes it seems like cities just keep spreading out without much thought.
