Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto ranked among top 10 most ‘liveable’ cities in the world

Three of Canada’s biggest cities are among the 10 most liveable in the world, according to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Index.

Calgary, Alberta, was the highest-ranked Canadian city on the annual index, placing fifth out of the 140 cities surveyed.
Vancouver and Toronto held on to their rankings from last year, ranking sixth and seventh, respectively.

The most liveable city in the world was Vienna, Austria, for the second year in a row.
The 140 cities reviewed received a liveability score based on qualitative and quantitative factors under each of the following five categories:
• Stability: This category examines the prevalence of crime and the threat of terror, military conflict or civil unrest.
• Healthcare: This category focuses on the availability and quality of private and public healthcare, over-the-counter drugs and other general healthcare indicators.
• Culture and Environment: This category looks at temperature rating; climate; the level of corruption; social or religious restrictions; food and drink; and other social components.
• Education: This category covers the availability and quality of private and public education.
• Infrastructure: An assessment of the quality of roads, public transportation, availability of housing, and other elements.

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