Faith as an 'ism' Practices and beliefs that assign different value (worth) to people because of their religion or creed or because they do not have any religious affiliation. Peel board students and staff reflect the diverse population of Peel, which includes numerous cultures, languages and faiths. According to Statistics Canada, Canada is still a predominately Christian, although the numbers of people identifying as Christian are declining. There is an increase in the number of Canadians identifying as having 'no religion'. There has also been an increase in the number of Canadians identifying as Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs with most living in the census metropolitan area of Toronto. Statistics for the Region of Peel reveal a similar situation. If we are to achieve equity for students and staff, then we must consider and respect the dynamics of faith within the multicultural, multifaith diversity of Canadian society. Related Issue Paper: Full discussion Summary   (back to top)