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Religion in Canada covers a wide range of beliefs. Most Canadians (67%) are Christians . Of that group Roman Catholics make up 34% of the population .[1] Protestants make up about 27% of Canada 's population.[2] religion .[1] Islam makes up the next largest religion with 3.2% of the population. Canada has no official religion . The Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows Canadians to practice any religion they wish to.[3]
About 20% of Canadians were born somewhere else.[2] immigrants have had an effect on Canada's changing religious makeup. Minority religions in Canada are growing in numbers.[2] Hinduism , Sikhism , Buddhism , Judaism and Eastern Orthodox Christians.[2] synagogue in Canada was built in Montreal in 1768. The first Canadian mosque was built in Edmonton in 1938.
