It's hard to say. Right now the West (really, Alberta and Saskatchewan) are in a particularly interesting point in that they are experiencing surging growth numbers while the rest of the country (aside from the GTA) is only experiencing moderate growth.
In 10 years, Ontario could start booming like crazy, and not just in the GTA, but in Ottawa, Kitchener, and up North too, and that could throw numbers off, even if the West is still seeing a surge in growth.
I doubt the West will ever overtake Ontario in size and influence, but I do think the balance between West and East will even out more in the coming decades. The Maritimes are only experiencing minimal growth and I don't foresee that changing. Quebec isn't doing too bad, but the only Eastern province with the potential still for Western-style high growth is Ontario. Quebec and points eastward are too matured.
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I don't think we'll see a big boom like California did, though. One trip down to California and you can see why. California is just, well, such a pleasant place to live compared to the East Coast. You've got a gorgeous coast line, your choice of pleasant, temperate and hot weather, sandy beaches, surfing, excellent growing conditions, etc.
All Canada's got is Vancouver's rain and rocky beaches, the Okanagan's small wine country and Vancouver Island.
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Southwestern BC and the Okanagan is still a very popular place to move to due to its unique climate situation within Canada. Vancouver Island may be drizzly for part of the year, but at least you don't have to shovel snow and you're surrounded by stunning natural beauty. For some, that's all they need.