Tamil Canadians
[1][a] With the outbreak of riots and eventual civil war in Sri Lanka in 1983, Tamil migration to Canada increased significantly.Between 1991 and 2001, Sri Lanka was the fifth largest source country of immigrants to Canada, after China, India, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.Saint-Laurent, QC - 2.03% (2,010) Much of the Tamil language media in Canada is based in Toronto, while some centres operate in Montreal.A community magazine, Thamizhar Mathiyil (Amidst Tamils), has been published since 1990 and has grown to several hundred pages in length.Tamil candidates have participated in the political process representing various parties at municipal, provincial and federal level.Some of his achievements include introducing Bill 104, An Act to proclaim Tamil Genocide Education Week in Ontario.[17] Previously, Logan Kanapathi was the first Tamil Canadian candidate to win election to large municipal government.[citation needed] The community also undertook a recent campaign to help SickKids Hospital, which treats 100,000 children every year.[23][24][25] Canada has attracted a number of internationally renowned writers from Sri Lanka, including Shyam Selvadurai.This law is for remembering, celebrating and educating future generations about the inspirational roles that Tamil Canadians have played.[30] Dishes originating from all Tamil-speaking nations, including kothu roti, mutton rolls, idiyappam with coconut sambal, are popular among Tamil restaurants.