Infographic: Immigration matters to Canada’s philanthropy sector

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Nearly 40% of immigrants aged 15+ are volunteers.

Between 2006 and 2016, there was a 58% increase in the number of foreign-born social and community service workers.

Nearly 1 in 5 people working in social advocacy, civic, social and giving-related organizations were born outside of Canada.

Nearly 25% of workers in these organizations are 55+ and can retire soon. Immigrants are an important source of workers for the sector.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census

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