Greek Canadians
Ελληνοκαναδοί | |
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Total population | |
262,142 (by ancestry, 2021 Census)[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Canada | |
Ontario | 132,442[2] |
Quebec | 89,985[3] |
British Columbia | 42,770[4] |
Alberta | 11,945[5] |
Languages | |
English • French • Greek | |
Religion | |
Predominantly Greek Orthodox Christianity[6] |
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2021 Census, there were 262,140 Canadians who claimed Greek ancestry.[1]
Demographics
Provinces and territories with the highest population of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census:[7]
Province or territory | Greek Canadians | Percentage | Born in Greece |
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Canada | 271,410 | 0.79 | |
Ontario | 148,555 | 1.12 | 36,575 |
Quebec | 71,330 | 0.90 | 18,420 |
British Columbia | 24,460 | 0.54 | 3,635 |
Alberta | 15,025 | 0.38 | 2,005 |
Manitoba | 4,130 | 0.33 | 820 |
Nova Scotia | 3,360 | 0.37 | 510 |
Saskatchewan | 2,880 | 0.27 | 605 |
New Brunswick | 950 | 0.13 | 95 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 380 | 0.07 | 30 |
Prince Edward Island | 175 | 0.13 | 15 |
Yukon | 90 | 0.26 | 10 |
Northwest Territories | 50 | 0.12 | 10 |
Nunavut | 20 | 0.06 | 10 |
Census Metropolitan Agglomerations (CMAs) with the highest population of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census:[7]
CMA | Greek Canadians | Percentage | Born in Greece | |
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Toronto | Ontario | 99,145 | 1.69 | 27,890 |
Montreal | Quebec | 66,395 | 1.66 | 17,890 |
Vancouver | British Columbia | 16,085 | 0.66 | 2,890 |
Ottawa - Gatineau | Ontario / Quebec | 8,005 | 0.62 | 990 |
Hamilton | Ontario | 6,940 | 0.94 | 1,620 |
Calgary | Alberta | 6,770 | 0.49 | 940 |
London | Ontario | 5,365 | 1.10 | 1,180 |
Edmonton | Alberta | 5,015 | 0.39 | 655 |
Oshawa | Ontario | 4,690 | 1.25 | 715 |
Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo | Ontario | 3,885 | 0.75 | 580 |
Cities with the highest population of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census:[8]
City | Province | Greek Canadians | Percentage | Born in Greece |
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Toronto | Ontario | 57,420 | 2.13 | 19,240 |
Montreal | Quebec | 29,060 | 1.75 | 9,150 |
Laval | Quebec | 20,385 | 4.96 | 5,940 |
Mississauga | Ontario | 7,490 | 1.05 | |
Ottawa | Ontario | 6,975 | 0.76 | |
Markham | Ontario | 6,215 | 1.90 | |
Calgary | Alberta | 6,150 | 0.50 | |
Vancouver | British Columbia | 5,760 | 0.93 | |
Vaughan | Ontario | 5,065 | 1.67 | |
Hamilton | Ontario | 5,030 | 0.95 |
Ridings (Federal electoral districts) with the highest percentage of Greek Canadians, according to 2016 Census:[9]
Riding | Province | Greek Canadians | Percentage |
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Laval—Les Îles | Quebec | 13,190 | 12.46 |
Toronto—Danforth | Ontario | 7,655 | 7.26 |
Papineau | Quebec | 5,490 | 5.01 |
Saint-Laurent | Quebec | 4,795 | 4.92 |
Scarborough Centre | Ontario | 4,945 | 4.48 |
Beaches—East York | Ontario | 4,585 | 4.23 |
Ahuntsic-Cartierville | Quebec | 4,695 | 4.18 |
Vimy | Quebec | 4,335 | 4.07 |
Don Valley East | Ontario | 3,785 | 4.06 |
Pierrefonds—Dollard | Quebec | 3,680 | 3.43 |
List of notable Canadians of Greek ancestry
Academics
- Andreas Mandelis – expert on photonics, member of the Canadian Academy of Engineering; awarded the 2014 Killam Prize
Authors
- Pan Bouyoucas – finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award, 2001
- Tess Fragoulis – writer and educator
- Thomas King – writer and broadcaster presenter
- Dimitrios Roussopoulos – politician and activist
- Hélène Papachristidis Holden[10] - writer, recipient of Order of Canada
Professors
- Athanasios Asimakopulos – Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Economics, McGill University
- Nick Bontis – DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University 3M National Teaching Fellow
- André Gerolymatos – Hellenic Studies
- Dimitri Kitsikis – Professor Emeritus of History, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- Fotini Markopoulou-Kalamara – Physics
- John Mylopoulos – Computer Science
- Nikolaos Oikonomides – Byzantine history
- David N. Stamos – Philosophy
- Anastasios Venetsanopoulos – Vice President of Research and Innovation at Ryerson University
Business and philanthropy
- Jack Agrios – former director and executive member of the Edmonton Elks
- Andreas Apostolopoulos – real estate
- Chris Giannou – war surgeon
- Sam Kolias – founder, Chairman and CEO of Boardwalk REIT
- Research In Motion (RIM), creator of BlackBerry
- Hawaiian Pizza
Creatives
Artists
- Eleonora Dimakos – model, actress, journalist and makeup artist
- Billy Mavreas – cartoonist
- Pythia – drag queen
- Paul Soulikias – artist painter
- Chrysanne Stathacos - multidisciplinary artist
- George Trakas – environmental sculptor
Sport
Athletics
- Nicolas Macrozonaris – 100m sprinter
Baseball
- Alex Anthopoulos – President of Baseball Operations for the Atlanta Braves, former Blue Jays General Manager
- George Kottaras – Major League player
- Vickie Panos – player, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1944
Basketball
- Naz Mitrou-Long – NBA player, Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers
- PAOK of the Greek Basket League
Boxing
- Hercules Kyvelos – boxer
Chess
- Peter Biyiasas – chess grandmaster
Diving
- Alexandre Despatie – diver, Olympic silver medalist (Greek grandmother)
Field hockey
- Ernie Cholakis – player
Figure skating
Football
- Dave Sapunjis – CFL all-star receiver, Calgary Stampeders
Ice hockey
- Andreas Athanasiou – NHL player for the Chicago Blackhawks
- Chris Kontos – former National Hockey League (NHL) player
- Chris Kotsopoulos — former NHL player, New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Detroit Red Wings
- Tom Kostopoulos – former NHL player, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames
- Nick Kypreos – former NHL player, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers
- Jordan Kyrou – NHL player for the St. Louis Blues; gold medalist at the 2018 World Junior Championships
- Dave Nonis – former Canadian ice hockey defenceman; former general manager and executive of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs.
- José Théodore – former NHL player; Hart Memorial Trophy winner in 2002 with the Montreal Canadiens
Mixed Martial Arts
- UFCmiddleweight
Motorsports
- Jorge Dascollas - Rally Driver, former National Rally Champion and president of the Canadian Association of RallySport (CARS) 2006-2007
- Dimitri "Takis" Andrew - Rally Driver
- Panos Simatos - Rally Driver
Soccer
- David Fronimadis – player
- Stathis Kappos – player
- John Limniatis – player
- James Pantemis – goalkeeper, CF Montréal
- Nick Papadakis – player
- Peter Sarantopoulos – player
- Kenny Stamatopolous – player, former Toronto FC and Kalamata
- Sarah Stratigakis - midfield, Michigan Wolverines, Canadian Women's National Team
- Theo Zagar – player
Strength athletics
- Dominic Filiou – strongman
Water skiing
- George Athans – water-skier
Wrestling
- Bret Hart – former pro wrestler, multiple World Champion in the WWF and WCW; of Greek ancestry; mother is half Greek[11]
- Owen Hart – former pro wrestler, WWE Intercontinental Champion, European Champion and Tag-Team Champion, brother of Bret
- Teddy Hart – pro wrestler, nephew of Owen and Bret
- Jim Korderas– former WWE referee, television commentator
- Natalya Neidhart – pro wrestler, former WWE Women's Champion, niece of Bret and Owen Hart
- Trish Stratus (aka Patricia Anne Stratigias) – former professional wrestler, seven time WWE Women's Champion, former WWE Hardcore Champion
- John Tolos – former professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager
Film, TV and stage
Actors and performers
- Marie Avgeropoulos – actress, Tracers, Supernatural, Fringe, The 100
- Alex Carter – actor
- John Colicos – actor
- Chris Diamantopoulos – actor
- John Ioannou – actor
- John Kapelos – actor
- Athena Karkanis – actress, The Border, Lost Girl, Low Winter Sun, The Lottery
- Argiris Karras– actor
- Alex Karzis – actor, singer and musician
- Elias Koteas – actor, Crash
- Natasha Negovanlis – actress and web host
- Nikki Ponte – singer
- Cristine Prosperi – actress
- Daniel Samonas – actor
- Sofia Shinas – singer, actress, The Crow
- Tracy Spiridakos – actress, Being Human, Revolution
- Elias Toufexis – actor
- Angelo Tsarouchas – comedian/actor It's all Greek to Me Comedy Show
- Nia Vardalos – actress, screenwriter, My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Marie Wilson – actress, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital
Directors and producers
- Tony Asimakopoulos – documentary film director
- Stephano Barberis - music video director
- Constant Mentzas - filmmaker
- Watts – music producer, born Austin Garrick
Entertainers
- Ariana Chris – mezzo-soprano
- Christine Cushing – celebrity chef
- Anesti Danelis - comedian, musician
- Dini Dimakos – comedian/actor, Video on Trial, Love Court
- DVBBS – electronic duo, most famous for their joint international hit with Borgeous, Tsunami
- Hannah Georgas – singer/songwriter
- Rex Harrington - ballet dancer
- Alex Karzis – actor, voiceover artist, musician and singer
- KO – musician
- Sid Krofft– puppeteer
- George Sapounidis – musician, troubadour, statistician, Sinophile; subject of documentary Chairman George
- Teresa Stratas (born 1938) – soprano OC; retired Canadian operatic soprano; known for her award-winning recording of Alban Berg's Lulu; born in Toronto, Ontario
- Angelo Tsarouchas – comedian/actor, It's all Greek to Me Comedy Show
- Phil X (born Phil Xenidis) – prolific session guitarist
Journalists and broadcasters
- Ernie Afaganis – retired CBC-TV Sports and Olympics anchor.
- Mannie Buzunis - Vancouver radio talk show host and news anchor (maternal uncle is Ernie Afaganis)
- Thalia Assuras – anchor and reporter
- Athena King – newscaster on Naked News
- Steve Kouleas – sports anchor and reporter
- George Lagogianes – television personality, currently reporter and anchor for CP24; host of Auto Shop
- Nik Nanos – political commentator and founder of Nanos Research
- Ioanna Roumeliotis – CBC Newsworldreporter
- Lou Schizas – equities analyst
- VJ
- Christina-Laia Vlahos – OMNI 1 presenter
- Antonia Zerbisias – Toronto Star columnist
- Vassy Kapelos — host, CBC News Network's Power & Politics, former Global News Ottawa bureau chief
- Niki Anastasakis — Producer and Anchor, CHCH's Inside the Story, former Global News PeterboroughReporter
Historical figures
Immigrants
- Ioánnis Fokás Juan de Fuca – first Greek-Canadian (1592)
Politicians
- Annie Koutrakis - Liberal MP for Vimy, Quebec
- Sophia Aggelonitis – former Liberal MPP for Hamilton Mountain
- Niki Ashton – NDP Member of Parliament for the electoral district of Churchill, Manitoba
- Eleni Bakopanos – former Liberal MP for Saint-Denis
- Staff Barootes – former Conservative Senator
- Marie Bountrogianni – former Liberal MPP for Hamilton Mountain
- John Cannis – former Liberal MP for Scarborough Centre, 1993 to 2011
- Tony Clement – Member of Parliament for Muskoka, and President of the Treasury Board
- Mary Fragedakis – Toronto City Councillor for Ward 29, Toronto-Danforth
- Peter Fragiskatos – Liberal MP for London North Centre
- Philippe Gigantès – former Liberal Senator
- Faith Goldy – right-wing political commentator, former Toronto Mayoral candidate
- Leo Housakos – Conservative Senator
- New Democratic Party of British Columbia MLA, former Esquimalt – municipal councillor, British Columbia
- Jim Karygiannis – Toronto City Councillor
- Labi Kousoulis – Nova Scotia Liberal MLA for Halifax Citadel-Sable Island Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth (formerly Business), and Minister of Trade.
- Emmanuella Lambropoulos – Liberal MP for Saint Laurent
- Costas Menegakis – Former Conservative Party of Canada MP for Richmond Hill
- Pana Merchant – Liberal Senator from Saskatchewan
- Christina Mitas - PC MPP for Scarborough Centre, 2018 to present
- MP, first Greek elected federally
- Nick Mantas - Toronto City Councillor, Ward 22, Scarborough - Agincourt
- MPP, first Greek elected to a Canadian legislature
- Christos Sirros – former Quebec Liberal MNA and provincial cabinet minister
- Gerry Sklavounos – Liberal Member of the Québec National Assembly
- Dimitri Soudas – Former Communications Director to the Prime Minister of Canada
- Diane Stratas – former Progressive Conservative MP for Scarborough Centre, 1979 to 1980
- Effie Triantafilopoulos - PC MPP for Oakville-North Burlington, 2018 to present
Judiciary
- Justice Andromache Karakatsanis – Supreme Court of Canada, 2011 to present
- Justice David Stratas – Federal Court of Appeal, 2009 to present
Religious figures
- Nicholas Salamis – priest
- Christophoros (Rakintzakis)– bishop
Order of Canada recipients
- Teresa Stratas (born 1938) – soprano OC; retired Canadian operatic soprano; known for her award-winning recording of Alban Berg's Lulu; born in Toronto, Ontario
Order of Merit of the Police Forces recipients
- Peter Lambrinakos MOM – Canadian police and corporate security executive.
See also
- Canadian-Greek relations
- Greek Torontonians
- Canadian people of Greek descent
- Philhellenism
- 1918 Toronto anti-Greek riot
References
- ^ a b "Ethnic or cultural origin by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories, 2021". statcan.gc.ca.
- ^ "Ethnic origins, 2006 counts, for Canada, provinces and territories – Ontario". Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on September 21, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ "Ethnic origins, 2006 counts, for Canada, provinces and territories – Quebec". Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ "Ethnic origins, 2006 counts, for Canada, provinces and territories – British Columbia". Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ "Ethnic origins, 2006 counts, for Canada, provinces and territories – Alberta". Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on September 3, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ "Selected Demographic and Cultural Characteristics". Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ a b "Census Profile, 2016 Census, Ethnic origin for Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs)". Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ Canada, Government of Canada, Statistics. "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Toronto, City [Census subdivision], Ontario and Toronto, Census division [Census division], Ontario". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Ms. Hélène Papachristidis Holden". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ Bret Hart's mother is half Greek as is published in his autobiography Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling
External links
- hellenism.net – a comprehensive list of famous Greeks and Greek Americans
Further reading
- Magocsi, Paul R (1997). Encyclopedia of Canada's peoples. Multicultural History Society of Ontario. pp. 616–26. ISBN 0-8020-2938-8.
- Ember, Melvin (2005). Encyclopedia of Diasporas: Immigrant and Refugee Cultures Around the World. Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. p. 207. ISBN 9780306483219.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Greek diaspora in Canada.
- Greek-Canadians – A comprehensive list of famous Greeks and Greek Canadians
- GreekGateway.com – Greek cultural entertainment site, event resource and business directory
- Toronto-Danforth political riding with concentrated Hellenic population
- Embassy and Consulates
- Embassy of Greece in Ottawa, Ontario
- Consulate General of Greece in Toronto, Ontario
- Consulate General of Greece in Montreal, Quebec
- Consulate General of Greece in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Charitable organizations
- AHEPA home page – American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
- Hellenic Heritage Foundation
- Hellenic Home for the Aged
- Hellenic Hope Center – supports people with disabilities Archived July 9, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- Hellenic Scholarships
- Communities
- Ottawa Hellenic Community
- Greek Community of Toronto
- Hellenic Community of York Region
- Greek Community of London
- Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal
- Winnipeg, Manitoba[permanent dead link]
- Calgary
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Hellenic Community of Vancouver
- Trade organizations
- Hellenic Canadian Board of Trade
- Hellenic Canadian Lawyers Association
- Hellenic Canadian Congress of British Columbia
- Affiliate trade organizations
- Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce
- Hellenic-Argentine Chamber of Industry and Commerce (C.I.C.H.A.)
- Performance art groups