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Chinese top new York Region immigrants

Yorkregion.com
Dec. 10, 2015
By Lisa Queen

Almost a quarter of immigrants who settled in York Region from 2008 and 2012 were from China.

About 12,000 Chinese immigrants came to the region during that time, making up 23 per cent of the region’s newcomer residents.

China was the top country of birth of immigrants from 2008 to 2012.

Iran was second, with 5,150 immigrants, making 10 per cent of the newcomer population.

India was close behind with 5,045 immigrants, also making up 10 per cent of the newcomer population.

Those were just some of the statistics included in a presentation on this year’s community and health services budget.

Community and health services accounts for $474.6 million, or 23.9 per cent, of the region’s operating budget.

Almost $278.9 million, or 58.8 per cent, of that is paid through grants and subsidies. Taxpayers pick up $167.7 million, or 35.3 per cent, of the tab.

About 90 per cent of the community and health budget goes toward mandated programs such as Ontario Works, social housing, homelessness prevention, long-term care homes, paramedic services, public health and subsidized child care.

The other 10 per cent is for discretionary programs such as rent supplements, a housing stability program and additional Ontario Works benefits.

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