USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Recent immigrant (or new immigrant or newcomer) refers to a person who has been admitted to the country permanently in the five years preceding a census. In the 2021 Census, this period is January 1, 2016, to May 11, 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Newcomer” is an umbrella term that includes various categories of immigrants who are born outside of the United States. For example, all immigrants are not necessarily ELs, as some are fluent in English, while others speak little or no English.

Detailed explanation-3: -Settlement of immigrants is a period of adaptation between newcomers and the host society, during which the federal government provides services to newcomers. Effective settlement paves the way for immigrants to contribute to the Canadian economy and to participate in the social, political and cultural life of Canada.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ontario is by far the most popular province for new immigrants coming to Canada. In 2021, Ontario received about half of all new Canadian permanent residents. Ontario’s most popular city is also the largest in Canada.