Re: The Shining City Upon a Hill
I think your white privilege has closed your eyes to systemic racism in Canada. That needs to change and I'm here to help.
As a white man, do you deny that there's systemic racism in Canada?
Majority (60%) See Racism as a Serious Problem in Canada Today, Up 13 points Since Last Year
Nearly a Third of Canadians (28%) Say They Have Personally Experienced Racism in the Past Year (+5%)
Toronto, ON, July 24, 2020 — More Canadians see racism as a serious problem in Canada today than just one year ago. The latest Ipsos poll for Global News finds that sixty percent of Canadians think racism is a serious problem, whether it’s “fairly serious” (36%), “one of the most serious” (20%), or “the most serious problem facing Canada today” (3%). By contrast, fewer than half (47%) rated racism as a serious problem just one year ago.
Racism has been a major issue in the news this summer, with marches and demonstrations around the world in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others at the hands of police in the United States. Here in Canada, the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet following a police interaction in Toronto has also made headlines.
Overall, nearly two in three Canadians (63%) express some level of support for those demonstrating, agreeing (30% strongly/32% somewhat) they support the Black Lives Matter movement. Agreement is strongest among those aged 18-34 (72%), women (70%), and university graduates (75%).
Some Canadians are more likely than others to see racism as a serious problem. While a majority of all ages agree, those aged 18-34, are the most likely (70%) to see racism as a serious problem for Canada, ahead of those aged 35-54 (60%) and aged 55+ (52%). Women (66%) are more likely than men (52%) to consider racism a serious problem, while regionally, this view is most widely held in the Prairies (68%), ahead of Ontario (61%), Alberta (61%), Atlantic Canada (60%), Quebec (57%), and British Columbia (56%).
A Canadian Issue, in Canadian Institutions
Some Canadians (40%) hold the view that racism is an American issue, though just over half (52%) disagree (20% strongly/32% somewhat) and a further 8% don’t know. More Canadians are saying they themselves have been on the receiving end of racist behaviour, with nearly three in ten (28%) reporting that they have personally been a victim of racism, up 5 points since last year. Younger Canadians are much more likely to say they’ve been targeted: 40% of those aged 18-34 say they’ve been a victim of racism, compared to 30% of those 35-54 and 18% of those 55+.
The presence of systemic racism in Canada is accepted by a majority: six in ten (60%) agree (21% strongly/39% somewhat) that there is systemic racism in Canada. Similarly, nearly six in ten (57%) disagree (27% strongly/30% somewhat) that “saying there is systemic racism in Canada is an exaggeration,” leaving one in three (32%) who do agree and a further one in ten (8%) who don’t know.
What’s more, half (50%) believe there is systemic racism in the RCMP – rising to two in three (65%) in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The other half is split between those who disagree (26%) and those who aren’t sure (24%).
Canadians are divided as to whether other Canadians institutions are also helping to propagate systemic racism, though more lean towards saying that they do. Nearly half (48%) agree (12% strongly/36% somewhat) that institutions like government, the police, the courts, the education system, and journalists tolerate racism. This leaves 37% who disagree and 14% who don’t know.
When it comes to the role of government, Canadians also tend toward thinking that more could be done. Just over half (51%) agree (16% strongly/35% somewhat) Canada hasn’t gone far enough in making sure all Canadians, regardless of ethnic, racial or religious background, have equal rights. While half (54%) think the Trudeau Government has done a good job of improving relations among all Canadians, regardless of their ethnic, racial or religious background, one in three (32%) disagree (13% strongly/19% somewhat), rising to 47% in Alberta and 46% in the Prairies.
There is less certainty on the role of businesses in tackling racism. Asked whether businesses in Canada are doing enough to address it, Canadians are split, with no majority opinion prevailing. However, those with an opinion are more likely to disagree (45%) than agree (38%), while nearly two in ten (17%) aren’t sure.
I think your white privilege has closed your eyes to systemic racism in Canada. That needs to change and I'm here to help.
As a white man, do you deny that there's systemic racism in Canada?
Majority (60%) See Racism as a Serious Problem in Canada Today, Up 13 points Since Last Year
Nearly a Third of Canadians (28%) Say They Have Personally Experienced Racism in the Past Year (+5%)
Toronto, ON, July 24, 2020 — More Canadians see racism as a serious problem in Canada today than just one year ago. The latest Ipsos poll for Global News finds that sixty percent of Canadians think racism is a serious problem, whether it’s “fairly serious” (36%), “one of the most serious” (20%), or “the most serious problem facing Canada today” (3%). By contrast, fewer than half (47%) rated racism as a serious problem just one year ago.
Racism has been a major issue in the news this summer, with marches and demonstrations around the world in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others at the hands of police in the United States. Here in Canada, the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet following a police interaction in Toronto has also made headlines.
Overall, nearly two in three Canadians (63%) express some level of support for those demonstrating, agreeing (30% strongly/32% somewhat) they support the Black Lives Matter movement. Agreement is strongest among those aged 18-34 (72%), women (70%), and university graduates (75%).
Some Canadians are more likely than others to see racism as a serious problem. While a majority of all ages agree, those aged 18-34, are the most likely (70%) to see racism as a serious problem for Canada, ahead of those aged 35-54 (60%) and aged 55+ (52%). Women (66%) are more likely than men (52%) to consider racism a serious problem, while regionally, this view is most widely held in the Prairies (68%), ahead of Ontario (61%), Alberta (61%), Atlantic Canada (60%), Quebec (57%), and British Columbia (56%).
A Canadian Issue, in Canadian Institutions
Some Canadians (40%) hold the view that racism is an American issue, though just over half (52%) disagree (20% strongly/32% somewhat) and a further 8% don’t know. More Canadians are saying they themselves have been on the receiving end of racist behaviour, with nearly three in ten (28%) reporting that they have personally been a victim of racism, up 5 points since last year. Younger Canadians are much more likely to say they’ve been targeted: 40% of those aged 18-34 say they’ve been a victim of racism, compared to 30% of those 35-54 and 18% of those 55+.
The presence of systemic racism in Canada is accepted by a majority: six in ten (60%) agree (21% strongly/39% somewhat) that there is systemic racism in Canada. Similarly, nearly six in ten (57%) disagree (27% strongly/30% somewhat) that “saying there is systemic racism in Canada is an exaggeration,” leaving one in three (32%) who do agree and a further one in ten (8%) who don’t know.
What’s more, half (50%) believe there is systemic racism in the RCMP – rising to two in three (65%) in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The other half is split between those who disagree (26%) and those who aren’t sure (24%).
Canadians are divided as to whether other Canadians institutions are also helping to propagate systemic racism, though more lean towards saying that they do. Nearly half (48%) agree (12% strongly/36% somewhat) that institutions like government, the police, the courts, the education system, and journalists tolerate racism. This leaves 37% who disagree and 14% who don’t know.
When it comes to the role of government, Canadians also tend toward thinking that more could be done. Just over half (51%) agree (16% strongly/35% somewhat) Canada hasn’t gone far enough in making sure all Canadians, regardless of ethnic, racial or religious background, have equal rights. While half (54%) think the Trudeau Government has done a good job of improving relations among all Canadians, regardless of their ethnic, racial or religious background, one in three (32%) disagree (13% strongly/19% somewhat), rising to 47% in Alberta and 46% in the Prairies.
There is less certainty on the role of businesses in tackling racism. Asked whether businesses in Canada are doing enough to address it, Canadians are split, with no majority opinion prevailing. However, those with an opinion are more likely to disagree (45%) than agree (38%), while nearly two in ten (17%) aren’t sure.
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