In Canada the principal religion is Christianity; as recently as the 1971 census, almost 90 per cent of the population claimed adherence. In the 2011 census, 39 per cent of Canadians identified themselves as Roman Catholic and 27 per cent as Protestant.

What are the two major religions in Canada?

Two-thirds of the population declare Christian as their religionAccording to the 2011 National Household Survey, the largest religion in Canada was Christianity. In 2011, about 2.4 million people, or 7.2% of Canadas population, reported affiliation with Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist religions.More items •19 Feb 2016

What is the religion of USA?

The United States has the worlds largest Christian population and, more specifically, contains the largest Protestant population in the world. Christianity is the largest religion in the United States, with the various Protestant Churches having the most adherents.

What are the beliefs in Canada?

Canadians value equality, respect, safety, peace, nature - and we love our hockey!Equality. In law, women and men are equal in Canada. Respect for different cultures. Indigenous peoples were the first to welcome newcomers to what we now call Canada. Safety and peace. Nature. Being polite. Hockey.

What is the main religion in Canada 2020?

Christianity is the largest religion in Canada, with Roman Catholics having the most adherents.

How important is Canadian religion?

IMPORTANCE OF RELIGION IN ONES LIFE. Four in ten (39%) Canadians with a religious affiliation say religion is a very important part of their life, with another three in ten (32%) who say it is somewhat important, and a similar proportion saying not very (19%) or not at all (10%) important.