Anglo-Canadian in Australia

Introduction / History

The first English settlers came to Canada in 1583. Through the decades, more English settlers arrived. There was a huge influx of English refugees from the newly formed United States in 1783. These were Loyalists who wanted to remain part of the British Empire. They remained favorable to Great Britain, but their influential role in WWII accelerated Canadians identity as a separate nation.

English-speaking ethnic British Canadians are also referred to as Anglo-Canadians. Over time, they often intermingled with other ethnic groups, but those we refer to as Anglo-Canadians retained the English language and English cultural traits. Anglo-Canadians live in 21 countries, including their own. They gravitate to other English-speaking countries like Australia. The first wave of Canadians emigrating to Australia happened during a major uprising in Canada in the late 1830s. The 1851 gold rush in Australia attracted thousands more. They stayed in Australia and helped develop the infrastructure of that country. After WWII more Canadians migrated to Australia as skilled workers.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Anglo-Canadians in Australia tend to be well-educated, especially those in the diaspora. Countries tend to admit foreigners with special skills and a good educational background. They tend to take professional jobs as teachers, IT specialists, and medical professionals. Today Canadians in Australia have founded the Canadian Australian Network of Young Professionals. The governments of both countries share personnel involved with research.

To service the Canadian population, there are two companies importing popular Canadian goods into Australia. Canadians in Australia celebrate July 1 each year as Canada Day.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Anglo-Canadians identify as Christian, and they have a strong Evangelical minority. Like most Westerners, there is a strong drift away from church services. For most, church is a place for weddings and funerals, but not for spiritual transformation or to develop a relationship with Jesus. But there is a strong Bible-believing minority that can and is reaching the world for Christ.

What Are Their Needs?

Anglo-Canadians need the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in their families and churches, giving them what they need to remain centered in Christ.

Prayer Points

Pray for a powerful work of the Holy Spirit among Anglo-Canadians, drawing them closer to the Lord of lords.
Pray for thousands of Anglo-Canadians to answer God s call to be a light to the nations.
Pray for Anglo-Canadians to disciple many in Australia.

Text Source:   Joshua Project