Asian immigration to Canada
On May 4, 2021, Minister Mendicino issued a statement to mark Asian Heritage Month. He mentioned Asian Canadians’ incredible contributions to society, and their achievements in building Canada, as well as their success in the face of adversity and discrimination. He also stated that ‘today, nearly 20% of Canadians are of Asian descent, and Asian communities are among the fastest-growing in Canada.’ In 2020, Asian countries dominated in the field of immigration to Canada. The biggest number of new immigrants in 2020 came from India, reaching 42,875 (23.3%), followed […]