Portuguese-Canadian Timeline
From the earliest Portuguese fishermen on the Grand Banks to the arrival of the S.S. Saturnia, the growth of communities across Canada, and the achievements of generations that followed, the Portuguese-Canadian story spans more than five centuries. Explore this growing chronological record of immigration, community milestones, diplomacy, culture, sport, and historic firsts that have shaped one of Canada’s most enduring immigrant communities.
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This historical archive is supported by:
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH POLITICAL REPRESENTATION IN CELEBRATORY YEAR (2003)
Inside Winnipeg’s Portuguese Community
Prince George, Filled with Portuguese Traditions
About The Author
Paulo Pereira
Paulo Pereira has worked in community media for over 20 years. He started as a reporter for Sol Portugues. Later, he became Editor of Team Desportivo, Director of Flash News, Director of Jornal da Aliança, Director of Luso-Ontario Magazine, and Editor at Correio da Manha Canada's newspaper. Paulo Pereira is also a co-founder of Associacao Migrante de Barcelos where he volunteered for many years as Secretary and Sporting Director. He also volunteered for Casa do Benfica de Toronto for close to a decade as member of the Board in roles such as Public Relations Director and Vice-President for Sports and Culture. Currently, he is the President of Project First Nations, a not-for-profit organization. In November of 2023, he was elected as a member of the Portuguese Community Council, representing the District of Toronto, which includes Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut. In 2025, he received the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Arif Virani.