2016-2021 saw a 26% increase in Gujarati-speaking immigrants to Canada, making it the third most spoken Indian language among immigrants there, per StatsCan.

Gujarati is now the third most spoken Indian language among immigrants in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. Since 1980, about 87,900 Gujarati speakers have settled there, with a notable 26% arriving between 2016 and 2021. The increase is attributed to Canada's favorable immigration policies. However, recent changes have caused an 80% drop in visa applications from Gujarat due to rising housing costs and stricter residency requirements.

October 26, 2024
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