Canadian Aboriginals reported seven hate crimes to police in 12 major areas, according to Statistics Canada.
In 2001 and 2002, a total of 928 hate crimes were reported. One percent targeted Aboriginals. Jewish people made up 25 percent of the reports, the largest of any group.
The data is based on a pilot study. Annual reports will start in 2005.
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Race, ethnicity prime motivator of hate crimes: study
(CBC 6/1)
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Pilot survey of hate crime: 2001 and 2002
(Statistics Canada June 2004)
Canadian Natives report few hate crimes to police
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