Fresh big data is out! The latest 2016 Canadian census data shows that the immigrant (naturalized) population accounts for 21.9% of Canada's total, approaching the 22.3% recorded in the 1921 census, marking the highest level in 85 years and reaching a century-long peak. Statistics Canada projects that this figure will rise to 30% by 2036.
This data covers the immigrant population, ethnic diversity, housing, and the Indigenous population. The data shows that 1,212,075 new immigrants settled in Canada between 2011 and 2016. Of these, 60.3% were investment immigrants, with nearly half of the remainder consisting of skilled workers.
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According to the data, immigrants from Asia account for the largest proportion of the new immigrant population (over 60%), with China being the third-largest source country at 10.6% (the first and second largest being the Philippines at 15.6% and India at 12.1%, respectively). Meanwhile, Africa has surpassed Europe to become the second-largest source of new immigrants to Canada (13.4%).
In terms of trends, the majority of new immigrants have chosen to settle in the Western Prairie provinces (mostly concentrated in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan), with only 39% (compared to 55.9% in 2001) continuing to choose Ontario as their point of entry.
Big data shows that there are a total of 1,769,195 ethnic Chinese living in Canada. After reviewing the general immigration situation in Canada, let us take a look at the Chinese population in Canada's major cities.
1. Ottawa
According to the 2016 census for the Ottawa-Gatineau region, the number of immigrants to Ottawa-Gatineau born in China was 18,900 (3,090 from Hong Kong). The number of Chinese immigrants between 2011 and 2016 was 2,855 (85 from Hong Kong). The number of people living in Ottawa with Chinese ancestry (traced back to the grandparent generation) reached 49,925.
2. Vancouver:
According to the 2016 census for the Metro Vancouver region, the number of immigrants to Vancouver born in China was 188,970 (71,730 from Hong Kong). The number of Chinese immigrants between 2011 and 2016 was 35,895 (1,695 from Hong Kong). The number of people living in Vancouver with Chinese ancestry (traced back to the grandparent generation) reached 499,175.
3. Toronto:
According to the 2016 census for the Greater Toronto Area, the number of immigrants to Toronto born in China was 266,840 (100,060 from Hong Kong). The number of Chinese immigrants between 2011 and 2016 was 49,815 (1,815 from Hong Kong). The number of people living in Toronto with Chinese ancestry (traced back to the grandparent generation) reached 700,705.
4. Montreal:
According to the 2016 census for the Montreal region, the number of immigrants to Montreal born in China was 43,345 (4,535 from Hong Kong). The number of Chinese immigrants between 2011 and 2016 was 9,820 (95 from Hong Kong). The number of people living in Montreal with Chinese ancestry (traced back to the grandparent generation) reached 108,775.
5. Calgary:
The number of immigrants to Calgary born in China was 34,945 (11,115 from Hong Kong). The number of Chinese immigrants between 2011 and 2016 was 6,265 (420 from Hong Kong). The number of people living in Calgary with Chinese ancestry (traced back to the grandparent generation) reached 104,620.
6. Edmonton:
The number of immigrants to Edmonton born in China was 19,705 (7,350 from Hong Kong). The number of Chinese immigrants between 2011 and 2016 was 3,685 (310 from Hong Kong). The number of people living in Edmonton with Chinese ancestry (traced back to the grandparent generation) reached 71,950.
7. Winnipeg:
The number of immigrants to Winnipeg born in China was 7,605 (1,395 from Hong Kong). The number of Chinese immigrants between 2011 and 2016 was 2,900 (170 from Hong Kong). The number of people living in Winnipeg with Chinese ancestry (traced back to the grandparent generation) reached 26,815.
Based on the population data for cities where Chinese residents are relatively concentrated, we have compiled a ranking of Canadian cities with large Chinese communities (calculated by ancestry):
1. Greater Toronto Area (700,705)
2. Greater Vancouver Area (499,175)
3. Montreal (108,775)
4. Calgary (104,620)
5. Edmonton (71,950)
6. Ottawa (49,925)
7. Winnipeg (26,815)
As a classic major country for immigration, Canada has a superior living environment, pleasant scenery, a sound social welfare system, world-leading educational resources, and an inclusive, multicultural society, making it one of the most popular destinations for foreign investors. Among the major cities with large Chinese populations listed above, which one is your favorite?
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