The problem, as I see it, is that our global economic system is based around growth. Nobody seams interested in asking if this is actually a good thing. Growth means needing more resources, people etc. A stagnating economy is seen as a really bad thing. But at some point, global population growth is going to stop, and possibly reverse. We are not prepared for that, as our system demands growth.
Personally, I'm happy with the population of Canada, and Calgary. I'd actually prefer a few hundred thousand fewer around here, as getting to the mountains sucks these days...Really what is Canada's optimum population? Are we working toward a target, or just keeping the machine running with no thought or long term plan as to what our goals are?
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