Insights
Personal experience with hate in Canada
New research documenting the scope of Canadians experiences with hate incidents and crimes
Now is not the time for Canada to walk away from diversity, equity and inclusion
Insights from our latest national research on race relations in Canada
One in six Canadians say they have definitely or possibly been the target of a hate incident in the past year
Key findings from the Race Relations in Canada 2024 Survey
Canada’s immigration story – At a speedbump or at crossroads?
How Canadians' views on immigration are changing
The conversation around immigration in Canada is shifting
Canadians' focus is now shifting beyond concerns about what type of immigrant is accepted, to how many are arriving in their communities.
Canada is sorry – a lot. We shouldn’t apologize for that
Time will tell whether a national willingness to apologize for the past is merely a cultural quirk, or a resource we can draw on to create a better future.
Don’t overlook the role that schools and teachers play in welcoming refugees to Canada
An Environics Institute Key Finding
Canada must continue to modelling its refugee efforts on its response to the Syrian crisis
Environics Institute research shows the first wave of Syrian refugees is doing remarkably well
Canadians aren’t just adapting to diversity – there are data to show we’re embracing it
The Canadian identity is not weakening – it is shifting
New immigration targets essential for Canada’s economic prosperity
Canada is breaking records on immigration
Canadians need to keep talking about racism
Social norms play a key role in the dynamics of racism and prejudice because they establish the boundaries around which people act toward those they see as “the other.”
Public opinion in Canada has been shifting, but not because of the pandemic
Despite the extended time of crisis, Canadians’ opinions showed remarkable stability in many areas. The exceptions had little to do with COVID-19.
Canadians are waking up to the reality of racism. Now is the time for leaders to act.
Reflecting on the findings from the Race Relations in Canada 2021 Survey
50 years of multiculturalism
Michael Adams, president of the Environics Institute, says most Canadians view multiculturalism as an important symbol of what we aspire to as a society
Private sponsorship is much more than a feel-good project
As we mark World Refugee Day, it is important to recognize that many Canadians have stepped up to sponsor refugees, and many more are keen to do so.
A distinctive culture? The sources of public support for immigration in Canada, 1980-2019
Canadians’ tolerance towards immigration responds to immigration flows, and is heavily influenced by macroeconomic conditions
Intercultural relations and adaptation in Canada: The role of contact and discrimination
Intergroup contact is associated with more positive intergroup relations and better psychological outcomes.
Changing social norms is the key to addressing racism
Social norms exert a powerful influence on how people interact with others, and deserve greater attention in addressing systemic racism
Yes Canada, we too have an anti-Black racism problem
Canadians should challenge themselves to look past the deeply disturbing American news clips and reflect on the situation here at home
Canada as a beacon of migrant acceptance. Is this reputation still deserved?
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