Soroka and Roberton noted that there is no defense of immigration based on the criteria of race and the widespread idea among Canadians that their societies are welcoming to foreigners. Despite this, minorities clearly encounter different levels of discrimination, as revealed both by questioning the notion of discrimination against other ethnic groups and by questioning their own thoughts towards other religious or ethnic groups. Data indicates that Muslims are considered particularly at risk; although Sikhs, Aboriginals and Blacks are perceived to suffer from similar degrees of