Pakistani Canadian refers to the community in Canada of Pakistani heritage or descent. As per the Candian Census, the Pakistani Canadians comprise a subgroup of South Asian Canadians which is a further subgroup of Asian Canadians.
As per the 2016 Canadian Census, there are about 202,000 Canadians who claim Pakistani ancestry. Toronto has the largest Pakistani-Canadian community in the country, with a majority living in the localities of Rexdale, Scarborough, East York, and Milton. Toronto’s Pakistani community is quite diverse with people from Muhajirs, and Punjabi backgrounds. Vancouver has the fastest-growing Pakistani community in Canada.
Regions with significant populations
- Ontario – 149,000
- Alberta – 29,300
- Quebec – 13,500
- British Columbia – 12,600
Source: wikipedia