Portrait of the Arab populations in Canada : diversity and socioeconomic outcomes / by Katherine Wall.: CS89-657/2025-5E-PDF

"Portrait of the Arab Populations in Canada: Diversity and Socioeconomic Outcomes is part of a portrait series that Statistics Canada developed to support the initiatives under Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy, which seeks to address racism and discrimination faced by racialized groups and Indigenous peoples. This analytical paper aligns with the Disaggregated Data Action Plan, a whole-of-government approach led by Statistics Canada to enhance data collection, analysis and dissemination that is representative of the diverse populations in Canada. The topics explored in this portrait were shaped by informal consultations and engagement with Arab community groups and academic experts across Canada. The main data source used is the Census of Population, along with some data from the 2020 General Social Survey on Social Identity. The goals of the portrait are, first, to give an understanding of how the wide range of immigration histories and countries of origin relates to the growth, geographic distribution and sociocultural characteristics of Arab populations in Canada and, second, to outline their socioeconomic outcomes and the challenges and barriers they face in relation to factors such as education, employment, occupations, income, housing and discrimination. These portraits are important first steps in shaping inclusive policy-making decisions, guiding the process from initial conception to effective implementation. …"--Introduction, page 8.

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