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The first recorded black person came to Canada in the 1608. His name was Mathieu da Costa. Because Canada didn't have slavery, Many black Canadians are decended from those who came to Canada as an escape route from slavery. However, over 30% of black canadians are immigrants from Jamaica or other carribean countries.

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