In 2012 almost half of the immigrants under 25 years who became permanent residents in Canada came from the Asia and Pacific Region. A further 25% came from Africa and the Middle East.

A child’s or youth’s region of origin is not necessarily their place of birth. For example, research had found that many Jamaicans immigrate first to the United Kingdom, and then to Canada.¹ These individuals would technically be considered immigrants from the United Kingdom.

¹ Takenaka, A. (2007). Secondary Migration: Who Re-Migrates and Why These Migrants Matter. Migration Policy Institute. http://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/secondary-migration-who-re-migrates-and-why-these-migrants-matter