Canada has over 2.5m Tigers: Census
Interesting stuff from StatCan: Chinese New Year… by the numbers Lunar New Year: 2010 is the Year of the Tiger! The Chinese New Year holiday—also referred to as the “Lunar New Year”—is not only a traditional festival for the Chinese, but also for the Korean, Vietnamese and many other East Asian populations in Canada. It is also known in some cultures as the “Spring Festival.” For those who celebrate the event to its... [Read More...]
80% residents in Richmond centre are Chinese
According to a report using Census 2006 data on Chinese Canadian population, the number of CC in BC has surpassed 400,000. FULL REPORT HERE (open in pdf). Most CC live in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. The CC proportion in Richmond accounts for 43.6% of total population. CC population is especially dense in Richmond central area — northern part of the city between No. 3 and No.4, in which 80.2% are Chinese. (That 80.2% CC is in the Census... [Read More...]
Japan replaces China as Canada’s 3rd biggest export partner
International merchandise trade: Annual review STATCAN – Canada’s reliance on the United States as a trading partner fell even further in 2008, in the wake of declines in the American automobile and housing markets during the economic downturn. In 2008, the United States accounted for less than two-thirds (65.7%) of Canada’s total merchandise trade on a customs basis, that is exports and imports combined, down from 67.2% in 2007... [Read More...]
Immigration boosts population growth
StatCan release - Canada’s population grew by 0.19% in the fourth quarter of 2008, the fastest fourth-quarter growth rate since 1992. The increase in population continues to be steadier in the western part of the country, notably in Alberta. As of January 1, 2009, Canada’s population was an estimated 33,504,700, up 63,400 from October 1, 2008. The increased pace in population growth can be explained by a marked increase in net international... [Read More...]
Stats show Canada ranks low as China’s trade partner
The Fraser Institute issued a study Canada’s Economic Relations With China yesterday, pointing to the poor performance of Canada in competing in the China market. Since the Fraser Institute is almost like the mirror of policy directions of the Conservatives, does this report mean the Tories are facing increasing pressure to push for better trades with China? Here are some highlights from the report: US accounted for more than two-thirds of Canada’s... [Read More...]
Right-wing thinktank says trade with China, India ‘highest priority’
Canada West Foundation has always been a very pro-Conservative organization. It’s interesting to what they urge right now will have any influence on the Tory policies — if the party could hang on to power in the next little while. Bilateral trade and investment agreements with China, Indonesia, and India should have the highest priority Canada West Foundation release – As Canadians seek ways to shield themselves from the effects of the... [Read More...]
CIC publishes detailed stats once again
I’m glad to see that Citizenship and Immigration Canada is once again publishing complete immigration statistics as it has for the last 20 years. CIC under Diane Finley has stopped publishing detailed immigration numbers, especially missing were those of source countries. (see previous post) Jason Kenney replaced Finley as the CIC minister after the election. One of the first questions he was asked was whether he would reinstall transparency,... [Read More...]
Immigration trend in reverse: Asia down, Europe up
Is the current government really receptive to new immigrants in the way they present to us? New stats obtained by Ming Pao shows an emerging, peculiar trend of immigrant landings since the Tories took office in 2006. First of all, for at least the last 25 years, Citizenship and Immigration Canada has been very transparent in publishing immigration stats. Detailed breakdowns on numbers – such as source countries, destinations, types of immigrants... [Read More...]
BC – Asia trade stats
BC Stats release – With the rapid economic growth of countries such as China and India, Asia has become a focal point for exporters looking to expand their marketplace. For British Columbia, Asia has long been an important destination for the province’s commodity exports, with the share of BC’s total goods exports rising above 25% in the 1970s and remaining there since. In 1989, the share of BC’s exports shipped to Asia peaked... [Read More...]
Chinese Canadian population in BC 2001-2006
Chinese Canadian Population 2001 2006 +/- % Canada 1,029,395 1,216,570 18.18 BC 365,490 407,225 11.42 Vancouver 161,110 168,210 4.41 Richmond 64,270 75,725 17.82 Burnaby 50,135 60,765 21.20 Coquitlam 19,940 20,205 1.33 Surrey 16,480 19,580 18.81 Saanich 6,545 7,180 9.70 Delta 5,485 5,835 6.38 N. Vancouver 4,980 5,100 2.41 Port Coquitlam 4,810 4,835 0.52 W. Vancouver 3,720 ... [Read More...]
