Most Canadians think some minorities in Canada are “too demanding,” according to a new poll.
A majority also thinks Canadians are “too accommodating towards the claims of minorities.”
According to Leger’s survey, men and people aged 55 and over were considerably more likely to agree with the above statements.
The poll, which asked a variety of questions on the topic of equality in Canada, found that:
72 per cent of Canadians think some people in the country “face challenges that others do not”
Only 20 per cent think all Canadians are equal and have the same opportunities in life
Indigenous people (57 per cent) are thought most likely to face extra difficulties, alongside immigrants (56 per cent) and non-white people (54 per cent)
Smaller proportions of people think LGBT (49 per cent) people, women (44 per cent) and young people (35 per cent) encounter more barriers in life
59 per cent think "different minorities in Canada are too demanding in their claims," while 54 per cent think Canadians are "too accommodating towards the claims of minorities"
The survey also asked respondents about anti-Israel protests and encampments at Canadians universities.
A plurality of respondents (48 per cent) said they oppose the demonstrations, while 31 per cent said they support them.
Another plurality (44 per cent) said the encampments should be dismantled, while 23 per cent said they should be tolerated.
A large majority (73 per cent), however, said they have not heard antisemitic comments in public, from colleagues or from acquaintances since the October 7 massacres in Israel.
Leger’s full study can be seen here.
