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Ethnic group in Canada

Australian Canadians are Canadian citizens or residents with Australian ancestry. There are three groups of Australian Canadians, including Australian immigrants to Canada, descendants of Australian immigrants to Canada, and Australian expatriates residing in Canada. According to the 2021 Census, there were 46,765 Canadians who claimed full or partial Australian ancestry. Historically, most Australian Canadians lived in the western provinces of Canada,

Both countries are among the most developed countries and share historical connections, language and similar customs. Further, both Canada and Australia have Charles III as their Head of State as both are also Commonwealth realms.

Both Canada and Australia are former British colonies, which forms the basis of early movement and migration between the two countries. In the 19th century, however, movement was primarily from Canada to Australia with Canadian convicts being exiled to Australia. Historians attribute the relatively low number of Australian Canadians to the fact that both countries relied on immigration and competed for immigrants from Britain. In the 21st century, the ease of working holiday and student visas in Canada has led to a strong Australian expatriate culture, and between 2006 and 2016, the number of Australians living in Canada doubled. Of Australian Canadians in 2016, 23.5% arrived between 2011 and 2016.

Australian expatriates (expats) in Canada refer to Australian citizens who temporarily or permanently reside in Canada. This group is not fully represented in census data, because often they are not permanent residents, but instead are living in Canada on working holiday visas or student visas. There are a number of expatriate groups across Canada, which allow Australian communities to form through sports events and social activities. Australian Football League (AFL) competitions are held in six Canadian provinces, but are most popular in Ottawa and Ontario.

International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits allow young people to work and travel in Canada for up to 24 months. Under the Reciprocal Youth Mobility Agreement, Australians between the age of 18 and 35 are eligible to apply for an IEC visa. Previously the upper age limit was 30 years old, and was recently increased to 35 in the 2019 IEC season. Working Holiday: Allows visa holders to move between employers and locations. This is the most popular IEC permit for Australians. Young Professionals: Individuals on this visa are required to have obtained a job before applying, which must be considered skilled and within the candidate's established career path, area of expertise or field of study. International Co Op (Internship): Allows Australian students to complete a work placement in Canada as work experience and credit toward their tertiary studies. Australia is the only IEC country where applicants are not selected based on quotas, meaning they receive an unlimited number of IEC work permits. In 2018, there were 710 Australians with study permits living in Canada. Since 2000, the year with the highest number of Australians with Canadian study permits was 2001, with 1210 students. Furthermore, Canadian policy, as part of international education strategy, offers the opportunity for Australians to continue living in Canada following their studies. In 2012, just 1,277 Australian students went on exchange to Canada.