Latin American Canadians facts for kids
Latin American Canadians are Canadians whose families came from Latin America. They are also known as "Latino Canadians" or "Latin Canadians". In 2011, there were about 381,280 Latin American Canadians living in Canada.
Languages They Speak
Most Latin American Canadians speak two or more languages. They often speak Spanish or Portuguese. They also speak English or French, which are Canada's official languages.
Why They Came to Canada
Many Latin American Canadians arrived in Canada in the late 20th century. They came looking for better job opportunities. Some people from Cuba came to Canada to find freedom from their government. Others left their home countries to escape war and find peace in Canada.
Where They Came From
In 2011, the largest group of Latin American Canadians had Mexican family roots (18.6%). Other big groups came from Colombia (16.2%), El Salvador (11.7%), Peru (7.1%), Chile (6.7%), and Brazil (6.1%).
Beliefs and Culture
Most Latin American Canadians follow the Christian faith.
