Share this Story: One third of Canadians believe they live in a racist country: pollOne third of Canadians believe they live in a racist country: poll But the same poll found that 85 per cent of respondents thought racial diversity made Canada a 'better country' Photo by MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty ImagesArticle content A majority of young women and NDP supporters believe Canada is a “racist country,” while the notion is rejected out of hand by most Baby Boomers, Conservatives and Quebecers, says the results of a new Angus Reid Institute poll finding massive fissures on Canadians’ perceptions of racism. Try refreshing your browser, or One third of Canadians believe they live in a racist country: poll Back to video The good news is that the vast majority of Canadians believe in racial equality and support the idea of a multi-ethnic society. Article content The group most likely to declare Canada a “racist country” were young women. Of respondents who supported the NDP and the Green Party, more than half thought they lived in a racist country. Shopping essentials Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post June 22, 2021 12:22 UTC