Portuguese Canadians
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History of Portuguese in Canada
During the 1950s, a large number of immigrants from the Azores, fleeing political conflict with the regime of António de Oliveira Salazar, moved into the area and further west along Dundas Street.
Notable Portuguese Canadians
Musicians
Nelly Furtado - Singer/Songwriter
Politicians
John Rodriquez - Former NDP MP 1974-1980, 1984-1993 (of Guyanese Portuguese decent)
Mario Silva- Liberal MP Davenport 2004+
