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Arab communities

A large, mostly French-speaking presence.

Overview

Montreal is home to one of Canada’s largest Arab populations, spanning Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian and North African (Maghrebi) origins. Largely French-speaking, the community is concentrated in Saint-Laurent, Côte-des-Neiges and Ahuntsic.

It encompasses both Christian and Muslim traditions and is well represented in the professions, business and the arts.

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A general historical and cultural overview, for information.