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This 3-page paper discusses some trends and statistics as they pertain to migration into Ontario, Canada from Latin America and Central America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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and where applicable, Toronto, specifically. Much of the information was obtained through Statistics Canada and its census. Overview Thanks to NAFTA, the
three countries of North America seen closer than ever before. Because Central and South America are so close, migration from these countries into the U.S. and Canada is "particularly notable"
(University of Calgary, 2004). Its interesting to note in this scenario, however, that because the U.S. border is closer to Latin America than is the Canadian border, the United States
has absorbed the bulk of immigrants from Latin America (University of Calgary, 2004). For the most part, the majority of Hispanics coming into Canada tend to come from the Caribbean,
while the U.S. receive migrants from much of Central America and parts of South America (University of Calgary, 2004). The U.S. also receives more illegal immigrants than does Canada (University
of Calgary, 2004). Migrants arriving from Central and South American tend to be highly urbanized, and will settle in larger cities -
including Toronto (University of Calgary, 2004). In addition, much of this immigrant population tends to be young, male and slightly better educated than those who remain in their home country
or region (University of Calgary, 2004). Trends in Toronto According to Bourne (1999), Toronto seems to be a magnet for immigrants in
general, especially those of Hispanic origin. The reasons for this, he postulates, are because of the citys economy, its social and cultural institutions and its ability to accommodate immigrants (Bourne,
1999). In all, the greater Toronto area (GTA) has received much of the overseas immigrants from Canada, and this has been the
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