Recent Immigrants by Country of Last Residence*

Answer the following questions about Canada�s immigration statistics:
 

1995-1996

1996-1997

1997-1998
 

Number of Immigrants

Total Immigrants

216,988

224,870

194,351

Africa

14,862

14,226

14,649

India

19,511

20,764

17,572

Hong Kong

28,500

29,516

12,115

Vietnam

3,151

1,899

1,748

Philippines

14,165

11,775

7,799

Other Asian countries

68,585

84,244

76,241

Australasia

1,173

1,325

1,345

Great Britain

6,299

5,440

4,299

France

3,792

2,868

3,400

Germany

2,618

2,241

2,030

Netherlands

820

1,004

660

Greece

293

291

248

Italy

709

555

525

Portugal

837

708

635

Poland

2,231

1,867

1,678

Other European countries

23,567

22,532

27,750

United States

5,466

5,462

4,696

West Indies

9,999

8,410

7,596

Other North and Central American countries

3,070

3,459

3,166

South America

6,534

5,582

5,618

Other countries

806

702

581

* From July 1 of one year to June 30 of the next

Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM, Matrix 2 http://WWW.StatCan.CA/english/Pgdb/People/Population/demo08.htm
1. From which continent did the most immigrants come?

2. In which year did the most number of immigrants come from Italy?

3. In 1996-1997, there were 29,516 immigrants from Hong Kong and in 1997-1998 there were only 12,115. Why do you think that was?

4. When did the most number of immigrants come to Canada from your country or region?

5. Was the total number of immigrants higher in 1996-1996 than in 1997-1998 or lower?

6. Which European country had the most number of emigrants in 1995-1996?

7. Which country had the least number of emigrants?

8. Which region had more emigrants, South America or Central America?