Kanadski Slovenci | |
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 Population distribution of Slovene Canadians by census division, 2021 census | |
| Total population | |
| 40,470[1] | |
| Languages | |
| Canadian English •Canadian French •Slovene | |
| Religion | |
| Catholicism •Protestantism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Slovene Americans,Yugoslav Canadians |
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Slovene Canadians (Slovene:Kanadski Slovenci, literally 'Canadian Slovenes') areCanadian citizens ofSlovene descent or Slovenian - born people who reside inCanada.
The first Slovenes came to Canada in the early 1900s. The second generation of Slovenes came as refugees after the second world war. The third generation of Slovenes came in the 1960s for economic reasons. Currently, Slovenes continue to visit Canada and some continue to emigrate. Most of the emigration moves to Ontario where the community is largest.
According to the Canadian population census from 1991, 8,050 persons defined themselves as Slovenes by descent. In 2006, this number increased to 35,935 persons. According to unofficial data, between 40,000 and 50,000 Slovenes live in Canada.
The Slovene community in Canada is alive and well organized. It is a diverse community, but fairly united in the work to preserve national identity, cultural tradition and language. There are a number of Slovene Associations and Groups across Canada. There are three Slovene churches in Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal.
| Provinces and territories | Combined responses |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 26,485[2] |
| Quebec | 2,510[3] |
| Nova Scotia | 150[4] |
| New Brunswick | 130[5] |
| Manitoba | 1,005[6] |
| British Columbia | 5,555[7] |
| Prince Edward Island | 30[8] |
| Saskatchewan | 640[9] |
| Alberta | 3,885[10] |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 15[11] |
| Northwest Territories | 20[12] |
| Yukon | 45[13] |
| Nunavut | 0[14] |
 Canada | 40,470 |
| Religious group | 2021[15][a] | 2001[16][b] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
| Christianity | 26,585 | 68.88% | 25,945 | 89.73% |
| Irreligion | 11,580 | 30% | 2,780 | 9.61% |
| Islam | 80 | 0.21% | 65 | 0.22% |
| Judaism | 95 | 0.25% | 50 | 0.17% |
| Buddhism | 45 | 0.12% | 25 | 0.09% |
| Hinduism | 15 | 0.04% | 10 | 0.03% |
| Indigenous spirituality | 10 | 0.03% | 10 | 0.03% |
| Sikhism | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 190 | 0.49% | 30 | 0.1% |
| Total Slovenian Canadian population | 38,595 | 100% | 28,915 | 100% |
| Religious group | 2021[15][a] | 2001[16][b] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
| Catholic | 22,290 | 83.84% | 22,520 | 86.8% |
| Orthodox | 710 | 2.67% | 555 | 2.14% |
| Protestant | 2,045 | 7.69% | 2,415 | 9.31% |
| Other Christian | 1,540 | 5.79% | 455 | 1.75% |
| Total Slovenian Canadian Christian population | 26,585 | 100% | 25,945 | 100% |
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