Should Canada Day be cancelled this year?

A study by Léger has examined how Canadians feel about Canada Day this year, in light of the horrific discoveries of unmarked graves outside former residential schools. 14% of respondents feel that Canada Day should be cancelled this year, while 77% feel that it should not.

"Do you feel with all the questions about Canada and its historical record, it would be best to cancel Canada Day this year?"

Yes: 14%
No: 77%

Unsure: 10%

Leger / June 20, 2021 / n=1542 / Online

— Polling Canada (@CanadianPolling) June 29, 2021

Some other key findings from this study have been placed below.

• “Two-thirds of Canadians feel Canada’s history is something to celebrate, especially amongst those who are older, male, Liberal Party of Canada and Conservative Party of Canada supporters, and Caucasian.
• “More than half of Canadians say their level of Canadian pride hasn’t changed compared to five years ago, however, Albertans, those under 55, and NDP supporters are feeling less proud.
• “Most Canadians want to keep Canada Day, however those who are under 55, NDP supporters, and non-Caucasian are more likely to feel it should be cancelled due to recent questioning about Canada’s historical record.”

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