Winnipeg Is A Divided City, Citizens Say

Press Release –

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Winnipeg – Throughout its history, Winnipeg has been divided geographically by rivers and rail lines. But a new Winnipeg Free Press/CTV Winnipeg survey conducted by Probe Research Inc. shows that most Winnipeggers believe there is a deep racial gulf between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal citizens – and this this is indeed a serious problem for the city.

The survey of 602 Winnipeg adults, conducted between September 18th and October 1st, shows that three-quarters of Winnipeg adults agree that “the division between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal citizens is a serious issue in our city.” This includes 49 percent who strongly agree that this racial division is a major problem for Winnipeg and an additional 26 percent who moderately agree that this is a serious issue.

One-quarter of those surveyed, on the other hand, do not think that the Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal divide is a serious problem in Winnipeg (24%, including 9% who strongly disagree and 15% who moderately disagree). One percent were unsure or did not respond.

Read more: http://www.probe-research.com/documents/141003%20Aboriginal%20Relations%20Release.pdf