Algerian Canadians

Algerian Canadians
Total population
73,770
(by ancestry, 2021 Census)[1]
Regions with significant populations
 Quebec65,860[1]
 Ontario4,970[1]
Languages
Arabic (Algerian Arabic), Berber languages, English and French
Religion
Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Irreligion

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

  • Rabah Aït Ouyahia, actor
  • Boualem Khouider, climate scientist
  • Zachary Lagha, ice dancer
  • Lynda Thalie, singer-songwriter
  • Zaho, singer

See also

  • flagAlgeria portal
  • flagCanada portal

References

  1. ^ a b c Statistics Canada (9 February 2022). "Ethnic or cultural origin". 2021 Census of Population (table). Census Profile. Ottawa. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2021001.
  2. ^ Statistics Canada (8 May 2013). "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.
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