Canada’s population increased roughly 10% over the past five years, but foot traffic in its biggest downtown core areas has dropped dramatically during that time, according to a new study tracking cellphone usage.
Downtown office markets continue to feel effects of declining foot traffic
Downtown offices in Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary see noticeable drop in pedestrian presence since 2020, according to cellphone data
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August 7, 2025 | 7:20 P.M.
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