Building Faster?
Most Canadians support the federal government’s intention to act quickly to expand the country’s infrastructure, but not in the absence of agreements with its provincial or Indigenous partners.
May 11, 2026
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Race Relations in Canada 2024
The research consisted of a main survey conducted online between February 12 and March 13, 2024 with 4,470 Canadians (ages 18+), and a supplementary survey conducted online between November 18 and 25, 2024 with 616 Canadians who identify as Jewish (by religion, ethnicity and/or culture).
March 13, 2025
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Canadian public opinion about conflict in the Middle East 2024
The outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has had an unprecedented impact on Canada. Since last fall, the country has witnessed rising levels of hate-motivated actions against Jews, Muslims and Arabs, sustained protests on university campuses, and heated rhetoric from public figures over what should be done.
July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024international relations,focus canada,middle east conflict,religion,government roleReport
Religion, Rights and the Role of the Courts
Last year marked the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. While the Charter as a whole remains popular, the occasional use by governments of its provision allowing them to override certain Charter rights (Section 33) continues to spark controversy.
May 29, 2023
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Identity, Values and Language
The third report explores issues relating to identity, values and language.
October 29, 2020
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2018 Survey of Jews in Canada
A major survey was conducted in 2018 by the Environics Institute for Survey Research, in partnership with the University of Toronto and York University. The survey is the first of its kind in Canada to explore the perspectives of Jews in Canada, addressing themes of identity, practice and experience.
March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019racism,religion,lived experience,discrimination,identityReport
Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016
Muslims represent the fastest growing religious minority in Canada today, but their emerging presence has been contentious, fuelled in part by security concerns (in the long wake of 9/11) and some religious practices (e.g., Sharia law).
April 30, 2015
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