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Prince Edward Island was once considered a mostly homogenous society. Most immigrants arriving in Canada chose to settle in more popular areas, such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Recent statistics show that this trend is now changing.<\/p>\n Prince Edward Island was once considered a mostly homogenous society. Most immigrants arriving in Canada chose to settle in more popular areas, such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Recent statistics show that this trend is now changing.<\/p>\n
P.E.I. has a population of approximately 143,000 people. Nearly 8,000 immigrants have settled in P.E.I. in the past 5 years. Between this past July and September, 1,200 immigrants arrived in P.E.I., which marked the greatest population growth for any province.<\/p>\n
Most new immigrants to P.E.I. come from Korea and China. There is also a growing Middle Eastern population. In response to the increased number of immigrants choosing to settle in the province, the P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada created a comprehensive guide for newcomers to the country, explaining many social situations such as how one can get a health care card to how one leaves a tip at a restaurant.<\/p>\n
In the past, immigrants chose P.E.I. as a temporary home, deciding to later move to bigger cities like Toronto and Montreal. Now, as more immigrants arrive in P.E.I., they are deciding to stay and build a sense of community. From new Turkish patisseries to speciality food items at the grocery store, citizens of P.E.I. are also reaping the benefits of their new multiethnic society.<\/p>\n