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Many many things including creating Confederation, creating Canada. One of the most famous fathers of Confederation, D'Arcy McGee was Irish. They also supplied a large percentage of the labour to build railways in Canada including the railway to BC.

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How did the Irish come to Canada?

Irish immigrants sailed to Canada as early as the 17th century. The Irish chose to leave Ireland due to the Great Famine that lasted from 1845 to 1852.


Why did so many Irish immigrants come to Canada in the 1840s?

Many Irish immigrants came to Canada in the 1840s primarily due to the Great Famine, which devastated Ireland between 1845 and 1852. The famine led to widespread starvation and economic hardship, prompting thousands to seek better opportunities abroad. Canada, with its promise of land and employment, became an attractive destination for those fleeing the dire conditions in Ireland. Additionally, the British colonial policies and the existing Irish diaspora in Canada facilitated their migration.


When did Canada allow Mexican immigrants into Canada?

Canada has always allowed Mexican immigrants into Canada.


How many immigrants are there in Ireland?

There was about 500,000 Irish immigrants in 1900


What factors contributed to the wave of Irish immigration in Canada?

The wave of Irish immigration to Canada was primarily driven by the Great Famine (1845-1852), which caused widespread starvation and suffering in Ireland. Economic hardship, lack of opportunities, and political unrest also pushed many Irish to seek a better life abroad. Canada, with its promise of land and employment, became an attractive destination, particularly for those seeking refuge from the dire conditions in their homeland. Additionally, existing Irish communities in Canada facilitated the integration and settlement of new immigrants.

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Where are Irish immigrants going?

Irish immigrants are going to Ireland, Irish emigrants are going to many places including America, Australia, Britain and Canada.


How did the Irish come to Canada?

Irish immigrants sailed to Canada as early as the 17th century. The Irish chose to leave Ireland due to the Great Famine that lasted from 1845 to 1852.


What did Irish immigrants bring America?

Nothing, they migrated to Canada because of the potato famine, and they had no belongings.


How long did it take for Irish immigrants in the early 1900' s to get to Canada?

35 to 50 years


How did the Irish immigrants change Canada?

They helped create Canada. Some of our Fathers of Confederation were Irish, most famously DArcy Mcgee, our first politician to be assassinated by the Americans, or as they prefer by an American, actually they prefer if we say by an Irish man who just happened to be American but that is another answer. The Irish were also one of the groups that built the railways in Canada, including the railway to the West Coast. They have been traditionally been very supportive of independence from Britain and of minority rights in Canada.


What province has most Irish immigrants?

The Irish not only immigrated to the United States, but they also immigrated to Canada. The province that most of them called home was Ontario.


How has Canada's history affected its culture diversity?

Canada was the end of the underground railroad. The slaves would travel to Canada to avoid being sent back to their masters. Chinese and Irish immigrants came to help build the railroads. Canada has taken immigrants from all over the world.


who broughr the jack-o-lantern to america?

living human but really it was Irish immigrants


Did Irish immigrants help build the railroads?

Yes there were Irish immigrants that helped to build railroads.


What are all the immigrants that came to Canada?

There are many immigrants that came to Canada. The French & British are the main ones since they had the French and Indian War there. Others such as the: Polish,Ukrainians,Irish, Egyptians,Finnish, Turkish,Chinese, Korean, Americans, Iraqi.


Where did Irish immigrants land in the us in 1835?

The Irish immigrants landed in Brooklyn, in the united states in 1835.


When did Canada allow Mexican immigrants into Canada?

Canada has always allowed Mexican immigrants into Canada.