Diversity in Canada

While many Canadians are born in this country, Canada is often referred to as a land of immigrants because, over the past 200 years, millions of newcomers have helped to build it. Since the 1970s, most immigrants have come from Asian countries.

Non-official languages are widely spoken in Canadian homes. Chinese languages are the second most-spoken at home, after English, in two of Canada's biggest cities. In Vancouver, 13% of the population speaks Chinese languages at home; in Toronto, the number is 7%.

The largest religious affiliation is Roman Catholic, followed by various Protestant churches. The numbers of Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs and members of other religions, as well as atheists, are also growing.  

Together, these diverse groups, sharing a common Canadian identity, make up today's multicultural society.