The Scarborough Hospital serves Canada's most diverse population in the Scarborough area of Toronto. Two-thirds of Scarborough residents are visible minorities, with the top languages spoken being Chinese, Cantonese, and Tamil. 57% of Scarborough residents are immigrants, with 12% arriving between 2001-2006. The hospital aims to be recognized as Canada's leader in providing healthcare for a global community through its Institute for Diversity and Health Equity Research, which conducts applied research to promote culturally sensitive healthcare practices.