London and Middlesex County, Ontario: Welcoming Communities and Welcoming Workplaces

Immigrant Fact Sheet

• London and Middlesex County, Ontario invite you to consider making this region your home as have newcomers from many countries around the world each year. • Immigrants and newcomers comprise 22% of the London and Middlesex total population. • The top places of birth of recent immigrants (2011-2016) to this region are Syria, India, China, Iraq and Colombia.

Where Recent Immigrants Work in London and Area by Occupation

There are jobs available in a diverse range of occupations and industries in London and Middlesex County. Here are some of the industries that recent immigrants have found work in: • 25% Sales and Service • 17% Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services • 10% Health • 10% Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations • 9% Business, Finance and Administration • 9% Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations • 8% Management • 8% Manufacturing and Utilities • 3% Arts, Culture, Recreation and Sport • 1% Natural Resources, Agriculture and Related Production Occupations

Cost of Dwelling London and Middlesex County offer an affordable place to live. London Region’s average cost of dwelling is $412,208, compared to $843,115 for Toronto, $609,562 for Hamilton-Burlington, and $541,850 for Waterloo Region.

Sources: Statistics Canada Census Profile, 2016 Census; CDRG Thematic eportR of London, (Ontario), August 2019; www.crea.ca., September 2019 1 London and Middlesex County, Ontario offers: • Optimal business opportunities • Access to world class health care • Outstanding educational institutions • Rich ethno-cultural and faith-based organizations, events and activities • Easy access to recreational and environmental experiences London and Middlesex County communities give you a choice between:

An Urban Lifestyle A more Quiet and Rural Lifestyle

London and Middlesex County are in the Province of Ontario and near to Toronto and to the United States border. Our communities demonstrate a commitment to integration and settlement. An excellent place to raise a family including: • Clean, safe, and affordable neighbourhoods • Excellent primary, high school and post-secondary educational systems • Many entertainment options Quality of Life in London and Middlesex County

General Life Satisfaction Sense of Belonging 93.8% of respondents in the London Middlesex 70.5% of respondents in the London Middlesex area reported that they were “very satisfied” area reported that their sense of belonging to or “satisfied” with their life satisfaction. the local community was either “very strong’’ or “strong”.

Source: www.immigration.london.ca; Canadian Community Health Survey

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For more information on living and working in London and Middlesex, please visit: www.immigration.london.ca www.immigration.middlesex.ca 2