Changing Landscapes: Recent Immigrants Living in York Region

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3 The Region strives to create inclusive communities for all its residents, including those who are more vulnerable — lone parents, seniors, people with disabilities and recent immigrants — so they have an opportunity to enjoy and contribute to the Region’s high quality of life. Each group has different characteristics, challenges and needs that affect their ability to succeed. The landscape of York Region is changing and we need to accommodate those changes by providing the appropriate social services and programs to all our residents. All residents enrich our communities, help the Region remain Organizations wishing to cite any portion of the Changing Landscapes report are requested to use the following citation when referencing this document: The Regional Municipality of York. (2011). Changing Landscapes: Recent Immigrants Living in York Region. Newmarket, Ontario. This report would not have been possible without funding from the Government of Canada through Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The Changing Landscapes report is based on a statistical research report conducted by PinPoint Research and Consulting Services Inc. The Changing Landscapes report is based on a series of Statistics Canada Census custom tabulations obtained through the Canadian Council on Social Development’s Community Data Consortium, York Region’s Local Immigration Partnership, Toronto Immigration Employment Data Initiative, Regional Information Systems Working Group, as well as Citizenship and Immigration Canada Landing Data, and York Region Planning and Development Services Department population estimates. vibrant, and strengthen our economy. Changing Landscapes: Recent Immigrants Living in York Region Phone: 905-830-4444 x2026 Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675 www.york.ca
TOC Table of Contents Highlights ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 A Comparison of Socio-Economic Findings of the Recent Immigrant Population in York Region, 2001 and 2006 Censuses .......................................................................................................................... 5 A Profile of York Region Residents and Recent Immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area ............................... 6 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Background ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 What demographic changes have been happening in York Region? .............................................................. 10 Why do recent immigrants move to York Region? ........................................................................................ 14 Who are the recent immigrants living in York Region? .................................................................................. 16 What are the living conditions of recent immigrants in York Region?............................................................ 25 How are recent immigrants in York Region faring? ....................................................................................... 31 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................................... 39 Recommendations ......................................................................................................................................... 42 Appendix 1: List of Maps, Tables and Figures ............................................................................................... 44 List of Maps ............................................................................................................................................ 44 List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 44 List of Figures ......................................................................................................................................... 46 Appendix 2: Local Municipal Profiles of Recent Immigrant Population ......................................................... 50 Town of Aurora ....................................................................................................................................... 52 Town of Markham .................................................................................................................................. 64 Town of Newmarket ............................................................................................................................... 76 Town of Richmond Hill ........................................................................................................................... 88 City of Vaughan ....................................................................................................................................100 Appendix 3: Methodology ...........................................................................................................................112 Appendix 4: Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................................114 Appendix 5: Notes about Analyses..............................................................................................................116 Appendix 6: References ...............................................................................................................................118 Changing Landscapes: Recent Immigrants Living in York Region 4
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Page 3: message from York Region’s Commun
Page 7 and 8: The Diversity of York Region’s Re
Page 9 and 10: Introduction The Annual Report to P
Page 11 and 12: What demographic changes have been
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Page 15 and 16: Why do recent immigrants move to Yo
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Page 19 and 20: DID YOU KNOW? The largest number of
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» In 2006, almost 57 per cent of t
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A quarter or more of recent immigra
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» In 2006, 84 per cent of recent i
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In Summary: In 2006, 47,035 people
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Town of markham Demographics: » In
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» In 2006, the percentage of recen
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more than half of all recent immigr
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Town of Newmarket Demographics: »
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» In 2006, there was a slightly lo
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One third of recent immigrants aged
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Town of Richmond Hill Demographics:
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» In 2006, 53 per cent of the rece
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In 2006, 46 per cent of recent immi
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City of Vaughan Demographics: » In
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In 2006, 44 per cent of recent immi
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Appendix 3: Methodology Changing La
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Non-immigrants: Persons who are Can
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who were in Canada on temporary vis
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Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and
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