CANADA’S CHANGING FACE.

A new study from Statistics Canada shows how the country’s ethnic, linguistic and cultural makeup could change in the next 20 years.

IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA — % OF POPULATION 16.1%

in 1867

20.7%

in 2011

24-30%

in 2036

WHERE FROM? 55.7-57.9%

Percentage of the immigrant population in 2036 of Asian origin. Up from 44.8% in 2011.

15.4-17.8%

Percentage of the immigrant population in 2036 of European origin. Down from 31.6% in 2011.

MOTHER TONGUE 26.1-30.6%

Of population in 2036 who would not speak French or English (up from 20% in 2011)

RELIGION 13-16%

Percentage of the population in 2036 from a non-Christian religion (up from 9% 2011.) Within this group, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs would see their numbers grow most quickly.