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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.
