New Zealand Canadians

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New Zealand Canadians
Total population
15,396 identified New Zealand as ethnic origin, 2,500 identified Maori as ethnic origin
(by ancestry, 2016 Canadian Census ) [1]
Regions with significant populations
British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta
Languages
New Zealand English  · Canadian English  · Canadian French
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
New Zealanders  · British people  ·Other Canadians

New Zealand Canadians are Canadian citizens of New Zealand descent or New Zealand-born people who reside in Canada. According to the 2016 Canadian Census there were 15,396 Canadians who claimed full or partial New Zealand ancestry.

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Both are developed countries and share historical connections, language, similar customs and among others, they also have Charles III as their Head of State as both are also Commonwealth realms.

Notable New Zealand Canadians

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References

  1. Statistics Canada. "2016 Census: Data tables" . Retrieved 14 July 2020.