Haitian

Haitian Profile

Main Languages:  Creole and French are the two official languages; only a small number of Haitians speak French, but everyone speaks Creole; English is increasingly spoken among the young in the business world

Primary Religions: Roman Catholic; Protestant denominations include Baptist, Pentecostal, and Presbyterian; Muslims community; Vodou belief system that emphasizes family spirits

Number of Haitian

• In Canada: 102,430
• In the GTA: 2,150
• In the City of Toronto: 1,070

Social and Settlement Services for Haitians in the GTA

Settlement.Org (Welcome to Ontario)

Church Information

Haiti Earthquake Appeal - The United Church of Canada

Canadian National Baptist Convention
Haitian pastors: 400 churches needed to reach Haitians in North America

More Information

The Haitian Community in Canada
This information is sourced from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Statistics Canada.

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