Many Canadians are excited about what a smart city in Canada could offer, whether it’s improving administrative, health, energy, or mobility services. Since the Canadian government launched the Smart Cities Challenge in 2017, buzz around Smart Cities in Canada, as well as the smart cities themselves has been growing.
Over 225 municipalities across the country applied to become smart cities, using information technology systems to improve urban planning, public transportation, smart waste management, and overall, citizens’ lives.