The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Proportion of the population reporting discrimination or unfair treatment |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the proportion of the population reporting discrimination or unfair treatment. Hate crimes refer to criminal offences motivated by bias, prejudice, or hate based on race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or any other similar factor, such as profession or political beliefs. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada, Province or territory, Census Metropolitan Areas |
| Unit of measurement |
Rate per 100,000 population |
| Calculations |
The estimates represent the proportion of the population reporting discrimination or unfair treatment per 100,000 population. |
| Comments and limitations |
Over the past two decades, police services across Canada have continued to advance their identification and reporting of hate crime incidents. Changes in reporting practices can have an effect on hate crime statistics. For example, an increase in the number of hate crime incidents reported can be influenced by the introduction of a hate crime awareness campaign. Data for Canada include provinces and territories. |