Canadians more tolerant than ever, but also worried about change

Are Canadians racists? Of course not. Every action has to be considered within the context of the history and the time.

Someone like Donald Trump could find opportunities for political success in Canada if people who express concern over immigration and refugees are constantly shouted down as a racist, writes Angelo Persichilli. Photograph by Gage Skidmore

Opinion

BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI

October 10, 2016

TORONTO—Are Canadians more bigoted and racist today than they were in the past? The question pops up frequently in media reports and talk shows. However, the contexts we are trying to compare are completely different and we risk comparing apples with oranges. If anything, I believe that Canadian...

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