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MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY
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Canada's multicultural society is an exciting fact of daily life and an attraction for international students. Canada includes Aboriginal peoples, Canadians born outside of Canada, and the children of immigrants who came to Canada generations before. Most Canadians initially came from continental Europe and the UK, but recently immigration from Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean has increased. More than 200 ethnic origins were reported in the 2006 Canadian Census; this means you can find the food, clothing, art, music, language, literature and, of course, people from around the globe in Canadian cities! International students can feel comforted and surprised by new experiences as part of Canada's diverse population, where all ethnicities, cultures and religions are respected by Canadian law and national policy.
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Multicultural Society Facts
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Total landed immigrants in Canada: 6,186,950
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Country/ Region
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Number of immigrants
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Country/ Region
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Number of immigrants
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Asia and Middle East
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2,525,155
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South America
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250,710
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Europe
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2,278,350
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United States
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250,535
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Africa
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374,656
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Central America
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130,460
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Caribbean and Bermuda
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317,756
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Oceania and Other
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59,410
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(2006 Canadian Census)
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