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Canada's linguistic diversity reflects growing immigration trends
Statistics Canada's latest census data reveals the country's remarkable linguistic landscape, tracking language knowledge across immigrant populations from various periods. While English and French remain Canada's official languages, the data highlights significant growth in other major languages spoken at home. Mandarin leads among Chinese languages with 987,300 speakers, followed by Cantonese at 724,925. Punjabi speakers number 942,165, while Hindi reaches 761,425. Tagalog
6 days ago


African refugees face the longest wait times for Canadian resettlement
A recent study by the Canadian Council for Refugees highlights significant delays in processing refugee applications from Africa, with wait times averaging 42 months for government-sponsored cases, nearly double those from other regions. The report attributes these disparities to insufficient staffing at African visa offices, calling it evidence of systemic inequity within Canada's immigration system. Despite a 2023 Auditor General report flagging these issues, African appli
Dec 9, 2025


Statistics Canada releases a comprehensive study on Arab populations showing rapid growth and high education levels
Statistics Canada published a detailed demographic analysis examining Arab communities across the country, revealing significant growth and notable characteristics. The Arab population has more than tripled since 2001, reaching nearly 796,000 people in 2021, with projections suggesting it could grow to between 1.4 and 1.9 million by 2041. The study highlights that half of Arabs aged 25 to 54 hold bachelor's degrees or higher, considerably above the national average. The repo
Nov 3, 2025


Alberta reopens $13.5 million ethnocultural and anti-racism grants to foster inclusion and combat discrimination
The Government of Alberta has announced the reopening of applications for its Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grant Programs, offering a combined $13.5 million investment over three years to support community-led initiatives. The Ethnocultural Grant Program provides up to $50,000 for projects fostering connections with ethnocultural and Indigenous communities, while the Anti-Racism Grant Program allocates up to $10,000 for educational and capacity-building initiatives. Applica
Oct 17, 2025


Alberta honours 26 immigrants with 2025 Impact Awards for outstanding contributions
On September 30, 2025, the Government of Alberta recognized 26 exceptional foreign-born residents with the prestigious 2025 Alberta...
Oct 1, 2025


Filipino and Black immigrants face the lowest earnings in the Canadian labour market
According to Statistics Canada's latest report on Quality of Employment, released August 18, 2025, significant wage disparities persist...
Aug 20, 2025


45% of racialized Canadians face discrimination
A comprehensive study using the 2023-2024 Survey Series on People and their Communities (SSPC) reveals that 45% of racialized Canadians...
Jul 10, 2025


Canada's immigration minister celebrates national identity and diversity on Canada Day 2025
On Canada Day, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab articulated the significance of national reflection and cultural celebration....
Jul 2, 2025


The Government of Canada tightens rules on spousal applications in the permanent residency process
The Government of Canada is implementing stricter measures to address a growing trend where skilled immigration applicants strategically...
Jun 12, 2025


Quebec shifts from multiculturalism to interculturalism under the new integration model
Quebec's Minister Jean-François Roberge has declared the end of multiculturalism in the province, introducing a new integration model...
Jun 2, 2025
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