Immigrant Population Trends Immigrant Population Trends in Peel and GTAH in Peel and GTAH November 28, 2005 November 28, 2005 Ron Jaros Ron Jaros Region of Peel Planning Department Region of Peel Planning Department
Peel Population 1971 - 2031 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 Caledon 1,000,000 Brampton Mississauga 800,000 Peel 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021 2031 2 2
Data Sources Data Sources Citizenship and Immigration Canada (2004) Citizenship and Immigration Canada (2004) - Immigrant Population by Original GTAH Destination Immigrant Population by Original GTAH Destination - - Origins of Immigrants Origins of Immigrants - - Age Structure of Immigrants Age Structure of Immigrants - Statistics Canada (Census 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981) Statistics Canada (Census 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981) - Immigrant Population by Place of Settlement Immigrant Population by Place of Settlement - - Population Living in Immigrant Headed Households Population Living in Immigrant Headed Households - - - Origins of Immigrants Origins of Immigrants - - Age Structure, Living Arrangements and Income Status of Age Structure, Living Arrangements and Income Status of Immigrants. Immigrants. Hemson Consulting Ltd. (2004) Hemson Consulting Ltd. (2004) - - GTAH Immigration Forecasts GTAH Immigration Forecasts 3 3
Background Background Immigration has been an important source of Immigration has been an important source of population growth in Peel Region and GTAH population growth in Peel Region and GTAH Peel attracts immigrants who arrive directly from Peel attracts immigrants who arrive directly from outside Canada or move into Peel from other outside Canada or move into Peel from other places in Canada places in Canada According to the 2001 census, immigrants make According to the 2001 census, immigrants make up 43% of Peel’s population up 43% of Peel’s population Population living in households headed by Population living in households headed by immigrants make up over 60% of Peel’s immigrants make up over 60% of Peel’s population population Immigration trends vary across the GTAH Immigration trends vary across the GTAH 4 4
Immigrant Population in the GTA Immigrant Population in the GTA 5 5
Background Background Population Growth in Peel by Source 160,000 140,000 120,000 68.4% 68.4% 65.2% 65.2% 57.7% 100,000 57.7% 80,000 60,000 42.3% 42.3% 31.6% 34.8% 31.6% 34.8% 40,000 20,000 0 1992-1996 1987-1991 1997-2001 1992-1996 Natural Increase Net Migration Source: Statistics Canada 6 6
Background Background Population Growth in GTAH by Source 600,000 500,000 400,000 72.1% 65.3% 57.8% 300,000 200,000 100,000 48.2% 27.9% 34.7% 0 1987-1991 1992-1996 1997-2001 Natural Increase Net Migration Source: Statistics Canada 7 7
GTA Immigration GTA Immigration Approximately 250,000 immigrants arrive Approximately 250,000 immigrants arrive in Canada each year. in Canada each year. Ontario receives approximately one- -half of half of Ontario receives approximately one these. these. Of this one- -half, about 75% come to the half, about 75% come to the Of this one GTA. GTA. 8 8
Immigrant Population by Immigrant Population by Original GTAH Destination Original GTAH Destination
Immigrant Population Population by Original GTAH by Original GTAH Immigrant Destination Destination Percentage of All GTAH Immigrant Destinations (1985 - 2004) 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada – July 2005 10 10
Immigrant Population by Original GTAH Immigrant Population by Original GTAH Destination Destination Toronto remains as the primary original Toronto remains as the primary original destination for most immigrants destination for most immigrants Peel’s share of GTAH immigrants was at Peel’s share of GTAH immigrants was at 10- -12% in the 1990’s 12% in the 1990’s 10 Recently Peel’s share of GTAH immigrants has Recently Peel’s share of GTAH immigrants has rapidly increased beyond 20% rapidly increased beyond 20% This recent sharp increase in Peel’s attraction to This recent sharp increase in Peel’s attraction to immigrants began after the 2001 Census immigrants began after the 2001 Census Peel’s sharp increase in immigrants will need to Peel’s sharp increase in immigrants will need to be monitored over time as it may impact on the be monitored over time as it may impact on the delivery of regional services delivery of regional services 11 11
Immigrant Population by Immigrant Population by Place of Settlement Place of Settlement
Immigrant Population by Immigrant Population by Place of Settlement Place of Settlement All Immigrants as Share of Population 60.0% 50.0% Share of Total Population 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 Toronto Halton Peel York Durham Hamilton GTAH Source: Statistics Canada 13 13
Immigrant Population by Immigrant Population by Place of Settlement Place of Settlement Peel’s immigrant population is the second Peel’s immigrant population is the second highest in the GTAH (43%) highest in the GTAH (43%) In 1996 Peel’s immigrant population was 39.8% In 1996 Peel’s immigrant population was 39.8% and by 2001 this figure has increased to 43% and by 2001 this figure has increased to 43% With the exception of the 1981- -86 period, recent 86 period, recent With the exception of the 1981 immigrant population has been growing in Peel immigrant population has been growing in Peel Peel is becoming a place where immigrants Peel is becoming a place where immigrants settle. They either arrive here and stay or select settle. They either arrive here and stay or select Peel as a second settlement destination Peel as a second settlement destination 14 14
Immigrant Headed Immigrant Headed Households Households
Immigrant Headed Households Immigrant Headed Households Population in Households Headed by Immigrants 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% Share of Total Population 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 1986 1991 1996 2001 Toronto Halton Peel York Durham Hamilton GTAH Source: Statistics Canada 16 16
Immigrant Headed Immigrant Headed Households Households A different perspective of immigration is A different perspective of immigration is represented by immigrant headed households represented by immigrant headed households These figures are higher than total immigrant These figures are higher than total immigrant population because children of immigrants who population because children of immigrants who were born in Canada are not immigrants were born in Canada are not immigrants The share of Peel’s population living in The share of Peel’s population living in households headed by immigrants exceeded households headed by immigrants exceeded 60% in Peel in 2001 60% in Peel in 2001 The population of immigrant headed households The population of immigrant headed households has been growing in Peel has been growing in Peel 17 17
Origins of Immigrants Origins of Immigrants
Origins of Immigrants Origins of Immigrants 1996-2001 Peel's Immigrants by Place of Birth 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% Percent of Total 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% a a n a d a s a g a c n i a n k n e e n d i n a t n a i a r o n s h o y a l i m K i o I p C L K u k p a P a G g i i J h P r n l i S t o h u H P o S Source: Statistics Canada – 2001 Census 19 19
Origins of Immigrants Origins of Immigrants 2000-2004 Peel's Immigrants By Place of Birth 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% Percent of Total 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% A t n a a a p s a d a i n S a e c n n y d k t i U n i a g n s n a h a y i l E I i m a C o k p u L p P a a G i i P J r l i S h P Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada – July 2005 20 20
Origins of Immigrants Origins of Immigrants Recent immigrants to Peel are most likely to come from Recent immigrants to Peel are most likely to come from Asian countries Asian countries 34.6% of all immigrants arriving in Peel between 2000 34.6% of all immigrants arriving in Peel between 2000 and 2004 were born in India and 2004 were born in India (Citizenship and Immigration Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada – – July 2005) July 2005) India was also the leading birth country for immigrants India was also the leading birth country for immigrants arriving between 1996 and 2001 – – 26.8% 26.8% arriving between 1996 and 2001 (Statistics Canada – – Census 2001) Census 2001) (Statistics Canada India, Pakistan and the Philippines are the 3 leading India, Pakistan and the Philippines are the 3 leading countries of origin for immigrants who immigrated countries of origin for immigrants who immigrated between 1996 and 2001 as well as between 2000 and between 1996 and 2001 as well as between 2000 and 2004 2004 Immigrants from these 3 countries make up over 50% of Immigrants from these 3 countries make up over 50% of all immigrants coming to Peel Region all immigrants coming to Peel Region 21 21
Age Structure, Living Age Structure, Living Arrangements and Income Arrangements and Income Status of Immigrants Status of Immigrants
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