The tragedies and destruction from this period resulted in a large wave of Cambodian refugees, most of whom migrated to Canada, the U.S., France and Australia.
The Jane and Finch neighborhood of Toronto boasts a visible Cambodian population, in which they make up about 4% of the community.
[1] Cambodians are generally known as advocates of Buddhism, following a syncretic blend of Buddhist traditions and the teachings of various ethnic religions.
The Cambodian communities of Canada annually celebrate their New Year in April and Ancestors' Day in October.
In 1979, elder members of the Cambodian-Canadian community established the CCAO (Cambodian-Canadian Association of Ontario); other community organizations of Cambodian foundation include the Khmer Buddhist Group.