Nearly two in three recent newcomers in Canada born in Asia

Statistics Canada recently released the statistical status of the immigrant population from the 2021 census.

Here are some highlights:

• Almost 25% of residents in Canada are immigrants.
• Nearly 65% of recent immigrants were born in Asia (including the Middle East).
• Close to 20% of recent newcomers were born in India.
• Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary have the highest ratios of immigrants.

(Source: Statistics Canada)