According to Discover Canada, how do the great majority of Canadians identify their religion?
- As Buddhists
- As Christians
- As Muslims
- As having no religion
Answer: As Christians
Discover Canada says the great majority of Canadians identify as Christians. The largest single affiliation is Catholic, followed by various Protestant churches. The numbers of Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs and people who state “no religion” are growing.
Learn more: Religion, faith communities and equality
- The great majority of Canadians identify as Christians.
- The largest religious affiliation is Catholic, followed by various Protestant churches.
- The numbers of Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, other religions and people with “no religion” are growing.
- The state has traditionally partnered with faith communities to promote social welfare, harmony and mutual respect.
- This partnership helps provide schools and health care and resettle refugees.
- It also upholds religious freedom, religious expression and freedom of conscience.
- Gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy full protection and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage.
- Together these diverse groups share a common Canadian identity and form today’s multicultural society.