Final answer:
The correct answer is A) Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Chicoutimi-Jonqiuere, as these Census Metropolitan Areas are located in the Near North of Ontario and Quebec, which fits within the context of the question.
Step-by-step explanation:
The three largest Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) in Canada's Near North, by population size, would be situated in more southernly locations due to the sparse population of the far northern regions. Considering that most Canadians live close to the US border, particularly in the province of Ontario (also known as South Canada), the largest CMAs in the Near North are likely to be found there, along with other economically developed areas such as Quebec. Among the options provided, Sudbury and Thunder Bay are indeed located in the Near North of Ontario, while Chicoutimi-Jonqiuere is located in Quebec. It would be inaccurate to count Montreal and Toronto as being part of the Near North as they are situated in more southerly, densely populated, and economically active regions of Canada.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question 'What are the 3 largest Census Metropolitan Areas in the Near North?' would be A) Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Chicoutimi-Jonquiere.