Matter of Facts
The LMLIP Fact Sharing Work Group has conducted research on immigration trends in London and Middlesex. The purpose of this research is to better understand our local population and to counteract common misconceptions about immigrants and immigration.
Their Matter of Facts series shares their valuable findings.
Immigrants are contributing in all sectors of London’s economy
London’s student population is growing
Immigrants with degrees from abroad are less likely to be employed
Immigrants are aging, but recent immigration makes population younger
London is among the top cities in Canada in number of resettled refugees
The pride in becoming a Canadian citizen
Immigrant women play a vital role in London’s workforce
Multiculturalism is on the rise in London
Racialized population has high level of education
Black Population by Origin and Selected Indicators
Immigrants and racialized population are more likely to be unemployed
There is diversity of religion among the racialized population of London
Immigrants spend more of their income on housing than non-immigrants
Twenty-five percent of London’s population are immigrants
Most households with income below $50,000 are renters
For people with non-official mother tongue, children are more likely to know English or French
Arabic is the top non-official language mother tongue in London
Immigrants make London a truly multicultural community
Immigrants could help alleviate our ageing crisis
Immigrants are choosing to stay in London
London is the fastest growing city in Ontario
Visible minorities in London tend to have a lower income on average than non-visible minorities
Immigrants succeed in University and College at high rates
Almost one fifth of Londoners are visible minorities
Immigrants are highly educated but earn lower incomes Part 2b
Immigrants are highly educated but earn lower incomes Part 2a
Immigrants are helping us get through the covid-19 pandemic Part 1b
Immigrants are helping us get through the covid-19 pandemic Part 1a