Sharp uptick in hate crimes in recent years, Statistics Canada says
Most hate crimes in B.C. related to religion were aimed at believers in Judaism, followed by adherents of Islam.
The recent terror attack in New Zealand has left some taking a temperature reading on hate in B.C. and questioning what can be done to help prevent its rise.
Recent data from polling firm Angus Reid has shown that Canadians are “alive to” the threat of white supremacy in this country, and figures from Statistics Canada found a sharp uptick in hate crimes in recent years. Experts say facing systemic racism head-on can help stop it.
The Baitur Rahman Mosque in Delta was among several across the country to join a “Visit a Mosque” campaign this week. The idea, according to Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada, was to create a chance for people to meet and interact with their Muslim neighbours.
“Many misconceptions have crept into the minds of people due to the rise of Islamophobia. This initiative allows Canadians to meet and interact with Muslims on a personal level,” according to the group. Mosque members couldn’t be reached by phone.
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