In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy. By so doing, Canada affirmed the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation.
Since then, Canada has witnessed a substantial growth of immigrant population. Statistics Canada’s projections suggest continued increase in immigration trends. By 2031, the visible minorities population is expected to be around 14.4 million.
At present, almost half of visible minorities population in Canada are comprised of immigrants of South Asian and Chinese descent.
Ethnic populations by 2031 – Projected growth
Statistics Canada projects that one in three people in Canada will be a visible minority by 2031. South Asians will make up the largest visible minority group at 28% and they will more than double to 4.1 million from 1.3 million in 2006.
71% of visible minorities will live in Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal. In Toronto, while 63% of the population will be visible minorities, 1 in 4 people will be a South Asian. Visible minority groups would represent 59% of the total population in Vancouver and 31% in Montreal by 2031.
Since then, Canada has witnessed a substantial growth of immigrant population. Statistics Canada’s projections suggest continued increase in immigration trends. By 2031, the visible minorities population is expected to be around 14.4 million.
At present, almost half of visible minorities population in Canada are comprised of immigrants of South Asian and Chinese descent.
Ethnic populations by 2031 – Projected growth
Statistics Canada projects that one in three people in Canada will be a visible minority by 2031. South Asians will make up the largest visible minority group at 28% and they will more than double to 4.1 million from 1.3 million in 2006.
71% of visible minorities will live in Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal. In Toronto, while 63% of the population will be visible minorities, 1 in 4 people will be a South Asian. Visible minority groups would represent 59% of the total population in Vancouver and 31% in Montreal by 2031.
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