Algerian Canadians
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.[4] Canada is home to the largest Algerian community in North America.
Total population | |
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73,770 (by ancestry, 2021 Census)[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
![]() | 65,860[2] |
![]() | 4,970[3] |
Languages | |
Arabic (Algerian Arabic), Berber languages, English and French | |
Religion | |
Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Irreligion |
Between 2004 and 2013, 42,252 permanent residents moved to Canada from Algeria.[5]
Notable Algerian Canadians
- Rabah Aït Ouyahia, actor
- Boualem Khouider, climate scientist
- Zachary Lagha, ice dancer
- Lynda Thalie, singer-songwriter
- Zaho, singer
See also
References
- Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2022-02-09). "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Canada [Country]". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2022-02-09). "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Quebec [Province]". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2022-02-09). "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Ontario [Province]". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- Statistics Canada (8 May 2013). "2011 National Household Survey: Data tables". Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- "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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