New Brunswick has a diverse religious landscape, with a majority of residents identifying as Christian.
Christianity:
- Catholicism: The largest Christian denomination in New Brunswick, with a significant presence across the province.
- Protestantism: A variety of Protestant denominations exist, including Baptists, United Church, Anglicans, and Pentecostals.
Other Religions:
- Islam: A growing Muslim community exists in New Brunswick, primarily concentrated in urban areas.
- Judaism: A small but established Jewish community can be found in the province.
- Other Faiths: New Brunswick also has a presence of other religions, including Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.
Secularism:
- New Brunswick is a secular province, meaning that there is no official state religion.
- Freedom of religion is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Religious Demographics:
- According to the 2021 Canadian Census, the majority of New Brunswick residents identify as Christian (68.3%).
- The second largest religious group is those with no religious affiliation (19.3%).
- Other religions make up the remaining portion of the population.
New Brunswick's religious landscape reflects the province's diverse cultural heritage and the values of religious freedom and tolerance.
