Programs & Initiatives - Capturing the Pulse of the Nation

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Capturing the Pulse of the Nation

One of the main challenges confronting the CRRF is to gauge the national pulse with regard to the state of race relations in the country. Under this initiative, and in co-operation with the Association for Canadian Studies, the CRRF supports an annual survey on issues related to race relations, human rights and Canadian identity.

2015: With various partners and, in particular, with the Association for Canadian Studies, the CRRF will continue to research issues related to inter-group relations, attitudes toward various vulnerable groups, religious diversity, immigration and Canadian identity.

2014: This year's focus was on religious diversity, racism and attitudes to intergroup relations. The results confirmed the Foundation's current focus, and added significance to its programs highlighting the concept of a shared Canadian identity, building bridges among the various groups in our country, and encouraging citizenship based on equality, mutual respect and civility.

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2015-09-21

State of Relations 2016
To mark the International Day for the Prevention of Racial Discrimination, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the Canadian Institute for Identities and Migration (a division of the Association for Canadian Studies) released findings from a new national survey on people’s attitudes towards religious, racial and aboriginal groups in Canada, relations between communities and contact with selected minorities. Read More
2014: Canadian Values
While most Canadians view multiculturalism as a positive force, they are still uncomfortable with some public expressions of religion, such as the wearing of hijabs or turbans ... Read More
2014: Religion, Racism and Intergroup Relations
Almost two in three Canadians report they are "worried" about a rise in racism. Concerns about racism and discrimination against particular groups such as Muslims, Aboriginal Peoples, immigrants and Jews vary greatly from one group to another. Read More
2013: Views on Aboriginal Peoples
In general, the more Canadians reported having contact with First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, the more positive were their views. Read More
2011: The Long-Form Census
The vast majority of Canadians do agree that the census is very important, and even if not mandatory, remains a civic responsibility. Read More
2011: Four Country Survey on Racism
Racism remains a problem with which many nations continue to grapple. Understanding the views of the population around racism and its incidence is an issue crucial to the well-being of societies like Canada where a vast majority of newcomers identify as a visible minority and where visible minorities will constitute an increasingly important percentage of the population. Read More