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For majority of Canadians, Christmas’ importance lies in time with family, a break from everyday life and time for reflection
Significant number – more than half – say religious aspect of Christmas still comes first December 22, 2014 – As Canadians prepare to join loved ones over the Christmas season, they do so as residents of a multidenominational and multicultural
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Canada at 150: Religion seen to have played a positive role in local communities, less so on the national stage
At the national level, the damaging legacy of residential schools lingers June 29, 2017 – Though the religions of the world are massive, globe-spanning umbrellas for people of faith, the bulk of people’s interactions with religion – their own and
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Faith and Religion in Public Life: Canadians deeply divided over the role of faith in the public square
Key drivers of division are the religion in question, as well as one’s own personal beliefs November 16, 2017 – From the earliest days of human civilization, spiritual practices have been an integral part of daily life in many societies.
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Spirituality in a changing world: Half say faith is ‘important’ to how they consider society’s problems
Those who say faith is ‘very important’ to their decision-making have a different moral code than most May 17, 2017 – How does a person’s religious belief – or lack thereof – affect the way they think about social issues?
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Quebecers say they’re too accommodating, other Canadians disagree
Second of three surveys relating to proposed Quebec Charter of Values shows vast differences on how Quebecers, rest of Canada view reasonable accommodation in that province
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The ties that bind: Canadian connections across a vast country are strong
For many, Ontario is the “centre of the universe”, and Quebec is a close second September 2, 2016 – The 13 million Canadians who live outside central Canada may chuckle – or kvetch – about Ontario being the centre of
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