To begin talking about Canada and Christianity , I think we must first begin by looking at relevant national statistics involving the belief systems of most Canadians. While we are at it , let's also give a basic definition of what religion means to most Canadians. Since I love stats and really enjoy polls and such , we'll utilize these mediums. The internet has various tools to choose from , so I will be drawing on a few of those as well ..tools such as Wikipedia and various other websites which derive either polling or source drawn information.
So for a little understanding , let's get a Wikipedia definition of Canadian Christianity on the page as well as some detailed statistics backing that definition up to use as a starting point.

Religion in Canada

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Religion in Canada encompasses a wide range of groups, and Canada has no official religion. The preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mentions "God" but no specific beliefs are specified, and support for religious pluralism is an important part of Canada's political culture. However, most people report they are Christians

Religious mix

[edit] Census results

In the Canada 2001 Census [2] [3] [4] ^[1], 72% of the Canadian population list Roman Catholicism or Protestantism as a religion. The Roman Catholic Church in Canada is by far the country's largest single denomination. Those who listed no religion account for 16% of total respondents. In British Columbia, however, 35% of respondents reported no religion - more than any single denomination and more than all Protestants combined. [5]. For further information on historically significant religions in Canada, please see Canadian census results on religion.

Let's also find out the Canadian Governments' position on religion in this country.

Canada today has no official church, and the government is officially committed to religious pluralism. In some fields Christian influence remains.

Christmas and Easter are nationwide holidays, and while Jews, Muslims, and other groups are allowed to take their holy days off work they do not share the same official recognition^{[citation needed]}. The French version of "O Canada", the official national anthem, contains a Catholic reference to "carrying the cross". In some parts of the country Sunday shopping is still banned, but this is steadily becoming less common.

Canada is a Commonwealth realm in which the head of state is shared with 15 other countries, including the United Kingdom. The UK's succession laws forbid Roman Catholics and their spouses from occupying the throne, and the reigning monarch is also ex officio Supreme Governor of the Church of England, but Canada is not bound by these laws. Within Canada, the Queen's title include the phrases "By the Grace of God" and "Defender of the Faith."

While the Canadian government's official ties to Christianity are few, it more overtly recognizes the existence of God and even the supremacy of God [6]. Both the preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the national anthem in both languages refer to God.

In 1957, Parliament declared Thanksgiving (Canada), "a day of general thanksgiving to almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed.", stating that God is almighty and that Canada is blessed. [7]

Alright then.

Clearly the Canadian Government officially recognizes God and a large number of the populous follows suit. As can be seen , a number of the official holidays we have are a result of that recognition. But how does this translate into the other areas of Government ... does faith influence other decision making processes, and how does the general public feel about these decisions ..is the will of the people that the government use faith? Or that religious beliefs are left out of the political decision making process. I think one will find Canada is quite the diverse country, and views are completely varied across the board. One thing is for sure however , the born again population would very much prefer their leaders to involve God with every decision made. Future entries will continue to delve into the massive issue of faith in Canada, showing what influence it has had on political policy shaping , how faith groups have influenced such things , and what the Canadian people think of these decisions. Does Canada influence the world..I think it does..in a very subtle yet effective way. Does Christianity play a large role if any in all this...as a christian I certainly hope so. Are christians effectively communicating their concerns and are they heard in Canada...we shall see. God Bless Canada