Algerian Canadians

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Algerian Canadians
Total population
67,335
(by ancestry, 2016 Census)[1]
Regions with significant populations
 Quebec60,375[1]
 Ontario4,065[1]
Languages
Arabic (Algerian Arabic), Berber languages, English and French
Religion
Islam

Algerian Canadians are Canadian citizens of Algerian ancestry or Algeria-born people residing in Canada, as well as people from the state of Algeria who are ethno-linguistic and religious minorities. According to the 2011 Census there were 49,110 Canadians who claimed full or partial Algerian ancestry.[2] Canada is home to the largest Algerian community in North America.

Between 2004 and 2013, 42,252 permanent residents moved to Canada from Algeria.[3]

Notable Algerian Canadians[]

  • Zaho, singer
  • Zachary Lagha, ice dancer
  • Lynda Thalie, singer-songwriter

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile". 2.statcan.gc.ca. 2016. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  2. ^ Statistics Canada. "2011 National Household Survey: Data tables". Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Facts and figures 2013 – Immigration overview: Permanent residents". Citizenship and Immigration Canada. April 23, 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-07-07. Retrieved July 6, 2015.


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