Adrienne Clarkson and National Household Survey Canadians

National Household Survey Canadians: Statistics Canada figures indicate there were 6.8 million foreign-born residents in Canada as of 2011. That represents 20.6 per cent of the population, giving Canada the highest proportion of foreign-born residents in the G8 group of industrialized nations. Although Australia, which is not in the G8, has an even higher rate at 26.8 per cent. , according to CBC. However, responses became more divided when questions turned to specifics, such as the economy. Massey Lecture: Adrienne Clarkson on why Canada multiculturalism works Canada foreign-born population soars to 6.8 million Interactive: Highlights of the National Household Survey Canadians have conflicted thoughts about immigrants when it comes to their roles in society and the workforce, according to a News survey designed to capture attitudes on discrimination. Canada "is a welcoming place for all ethnicities ," according to 75 per cent of respondents to the News survey. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.