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Originally Posted by MonkeyRonin
Census results are almost always lower than estimates. Which is more accurate? Who knows.
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Originally Posted by jigglysquishy
There are some major discrepancies between the 2010 CMA estimates.
Basically every metro is lower than expected.
Calgary is no longer ahead of Ottawa
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Originally Posted by PoscStudent
I am assuming the census is more accurate then the estimates.
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This happens every census. Most people seem to take far greater stock in the initial census results than they should. In fact, the population estimates are considered to be the more accurate figures until the final coverage study is completed in September 2013. Statistics Canada explains it here:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/hp-pa/estima-eng.htm
Also, with regard to Lethbridge becoming a CMA, it would need to have an urban core population greater than 50000 as well. I don't know if it meets that requirement, but that may be why it is still a CA.