Egyptian Canadian

Egyptian Canadians

Total population
54,875 (2006 census) 60,000+ (2008 est.)
Regions with significant populations
Ontario: Mississauga, Toronto (North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke), Hamilton, Kitchener; Quebec: Montreal, Laval, Quebec City; etc.
Languages
English, Egyptian Arabic, French, Coptic, Armenian
Religion
Predominantly: Coptic Orthodox Christianity. Minorities include: Sunni Islam Coptic Catholic Christianity Coptic Evangelical Christanity

Egyptian Canadians are Canadians of Egyptian ancestry, first-generation Egyptian immigrants, or descendants of Egyptians who immigrated to Canada. According to the 2006 Census, there were 54,875 Egyptians in Canada, while more recent estimates by Egyptian Canadian Associations total 60,000 [1]. The largest religious group among Egyptian Canadians are the Coptic Orthodox Christians, who number around 50,000 members in Canada, although there are other groups that have a smaller presence, such as the Sunni Muslims, Coptic Catholic Christians, Coptic Evangelical Christians and Armenian Egyptians

See also

• Ethnic groups in Canada
• Copt
• List of Copts
• Coptic Orthodoxy in Canada
• List of Coptic Orthodox Churches in Canada

External links

• The first Coptic Orthodox Egyptian Church in Canada
• Canadian Coptic Centre
• Egyptian-Canadian Friendship Association