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To the question: What is the percentage of immigrants who live in a small town or rural area?

The correct answer is C: Less than 3%

Immigrants are less apt to settle in small urban centres. While slightly more than 1 in 5 Canadians live in a small town or rural area, the corresponding proportion of immigrants is less than 3% (or about 2.5%) . However, about 75% of immigrants make the three largest urban centres (Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver) their home.

Chart Immigrants overwhelmingly opt for Toronto, Montréal or Vancouver

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Immigrants overwhelmingly opt for Toronto, Montréal or Vancouver

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