Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada: According to Statistics Canada, some 1.16 million foreign-born people immigrated to Canada between 2006 and 2001, accounting for 3.5 per cent of the total population of Canada in 2011. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. A recent report by BMO Wealth Institute concludes that newcomers face a myriad of challenges when arriving in Canada, including many financial hurdles. Special -- Immigrants face a myriad of challenges adjusting to life in a new country, but perhaps two of the biggest are establishing a career and finances. As of 2011, 20.6 per cent of Canadian residents - more than 6.7 million people - were born outside of Canada. Compared to other G8 countries, Canada has the highest proportion of foreign-born residents. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.