Immigration Impact On Canadian Society

The impact immigrants have on Canadian society is clearly illustrated by the variety of faces seen in the population. Canada was built upon immigrants, beginning with the French and British, and now in modern times, newcomers are arriving from countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. New immigrants are some of the most influential people in Canada. Not only do these immigrants seek to acquire expertise in the skills they’ve obtained in their homeland through higher education, but they are also eager to assimilate into their new culture, while continuing to practice their own. Immigration is one of the largest factors contributing to Canada’s growing population and economy and one of the main reasons why Canada has remained such a prosperous …show more content…
Taking a drive through Toronto and you will notice the variety of cultures and races that make up the city, there are Sri Lankans, Caribbeans, Filipinos, Pakistanis, and it is apparent that Canada has been diversified because of the waves of immigrants coming in. A large portion of Canada’s population is made up of foreign-born citizens. In 2013, 6.8 million Canadian citizens, with the population standing at about 35 million, were born in foreign countries (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). By having people of various races and backgrounds in Canada, more people will be influenced to come to Canada. This is proven by the increasing number of immigrants coming to Canada in the top three sources of immigration: China, India, and the Philippines. Newcomers from China make up 7.5% of all immigrants in Canada (Statistics Canada), though this number may seem miniscule, it is meaningful as it depicts many factors related to the economy that will be discussed subsequently. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, but the area to population ratio is quite low, so there needs to be an increase in the number of people living in lower populated parts of the country to ultimately create a balance in population density. In Canada, 1 of 5 people, is foreign-born and about 2 million immigrants came to Canada in the last 10 years (Statistics Canada). A majority of these …show more content…
Immigrants boost the economy and workforce by using their skills and expertise to create businesses that support and create jobs. Immigrants also assist in making the country more diverse by allowing people to become accustomed to different cultures. Canadians have a better understanding of the cultures and traditions of the minorities in the country as they are more exposed to them because of immigrants who continue to partake in their rituals. The advantages of immigration are numerous, but overall the impact they have on not only the economy but also the mindset of the population is what makes it such a vital part of Canadian society. Canada is known for being a melting-pot. A melting-pot refers to the mixing and immersion of different flavours and spices to make one single great dish, and this is exactly what immigrants provide in Canada, they provide the flavour and spice that makes this country so