2 in 3 Quebecers acknowledge the existence of systemic racism — Why can’t François Legault?

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, 65% of Quebecers acknowledge the existence of systemic racism, that “white people benefit from advantages in society that Indigenous people and visible minorities often do not have.” Quebec Premier François Legault has a longstanding history of denying that systemic racism exists in the province.

Saskatchewan was the only province where a minority acknowledge the existence of systemic racism, at 37%.

Overall, 3 in 5 Canadians (58%) agree that white people benefit from advantages in society that Indigenous people and visible minorities often do not have.

The study also found that agreement with the sentiment increases with education (49% among high school graduates, 71% among university graduates). For the complete table of results, please see page 3 in the report here.

2 in 3 Quebecers acknowledge the existence of systemic racism — Why can’t François Legault? https://t.co/FuWVmEJa45

— Cult MTL (@cultmtl) November 8, 2022

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