Algerian Canadians

Algerian Canadians
	Population distribution of Algerian Canadians by census division, 2021 census
Total population
	73,770 ; (by ancestry, 2021 Census)
Regions with significant populations
Quebec	65,860
Ontario	4,970
Languages
	Arabic (Algerian Arabic), Berber languages, English and French
Religion
	Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Irreligion

Algerian Canadians (Arabic: كنديون جزائريون) 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, as well as the second largest (after France) regarding the Algerian diaspora.

Between 2004 and 2013, 42,252 permanent residents moved to Canada from Algeria.^[3]

Notable Algerian Canadians

Rabah Aït Ouyahia, actor
Zakaria Bahous, professional soccer player
Mohamed Farsi, professional soccer player
Boualem Khouider, climate scientist
Zachary Lagha, ice dancer
Lynda Thalie, singer-songwriter
Zaho, singer

References

^ ^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.
^ 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.

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[2021census-1] Statistics Canada (9 February 2022). "Ethnic or cultural origin". 2021 Census of Population (table). Census Profile. Ottawa. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2021001.

[Algerian_Canadians-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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v t e Arab Canadians by state of origin
Africa	Algerian Egyptian Libyan Moroccan Somali Sudanese Tunisian
Asia	Iraqi Jordanian Lebanese Palestinian Saudi Syrian Yemeni
Related topics	Asian Canadians
Based on state membership in the Arab League.

Notable Algerian Canadians

See also

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