Cabinet only days after the October 7 terrorist attacks polled Arab Canadians on whether “more could be done to reach out and collaborate with Arab cultural organizations.” Privy Council focus groups did not discuss the killing and kidnapping of Jews in Israel.

“Asked if they felt Canadian society was welcoming and respectful of different cultures, beliefs and values, almost all felt it was,” wrote researchers. Findings were drawn from focus groups last October 12, just days after Hamas attacks.