The Relevancy Of The Heartland - Hinterland Distinction In Canada's Economic Geography

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In modern Canadian economics,
neither region can exist without each other, and the well-being of one directly
affects the other. These two regions show remarkable contrasts, yet they are to
a large extent interdependent on each other, clearly suggesting that the
heartland-hinterland distinction is quite relevant in terms of Canada's economic
geography.

Upon discussing the importance of the heartland-hinterland in Canada, it is
necessary to discuss what each term refers to. According to McCann the
heartland is an area "… which possesses favourable physical qualities and grant
food accessibility to markets; they display a diversified profile of secondary,
tertiary, and quaternary industries; they are characterized by a highly
urbanized and concentrated population which participates in a well-integrated
urban system; they are well advanced along the development path and possess the
capacity for innovative change." Literally, hinterland means ‘the land behind',
the area ...

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