CFL Eduardo Sebrango, former professional soccer player, born in Cuba Oscar Taveras, late professional baseball player in MLB, born in the Dominican Republic Abraham Toro, professional baseball player Raffi Torres, professional hockey player, NHL. Cultural adjustment In 2002, 82% of those who reported Latin American origin said they had a strong sense of belonging to Canada. At the same time, 57% said that they had a strong sense of belonging to their ethnic or cultural group. People with Latin American origins are also active in Canadian society. For example, 66% of Canadians of Latin American origin who were eligible to vote did so in the 2000 federal election. See also Latino Latin American diaspora Hispanic Americans Portuguese Canadians Spanish Canadians References + Ethnic groups in Canada