Lack of contact linked to intolerance

Quebecers have the least personal contact with Jews or Muslims of any Canadians, and less contact means more intolerance, an analysis of poll data suggests. The findings help explain why "reasonable accommodation" of orthodox Jews and Muslims is so controversial in this province, the Montreal research group that crunched the numbers says.

Montreal Gazette, 21 March 2007

See also the Canadian Federation of Students' report examining college and university responsiveness to Muslim students.

Canadian Federation of Students press release, 21 March 2007