The 14 dimensions: What stands out

As a direct consequence of a better perception of humanity, the strength of all dimensions combined is on the rise. This is good news, but gaps remain.

Dissatisfaction among 35-54 year olds

As with the 2024 survey, people situated at the core of the demographic scale and at the center of economic, cultural, and social activity show themselves to be harsher in evaluating the humanity of their society and all the dimensions that compose it.

Conversely, perhaps due to comfort, security, or a form of acceptance (or wisdom), older people—who no longer have the same worries as the generation preceding them—evaluate the Humanity index as well as the fourteen dimensions more favorably.

Quebec is bouncing back

Many highlights favorably distinguish Quebec from other provinces, despite all the criticism and negative discourse we hear. Thus, Quebecers evaluate eight of the fourteen dimensions more strongly than other provinces: Social peace – Labor relations – M vs F equality – Openness/tolerance – Justice – Generosity – Freedom of expression – Truth/veracity.

White vs ethnic minorities

As we observed in 2024, the outlook of White people toward their humanity is harsh and sharp, which denotes an obvious dissatisfaction. Conversely, ethnic minorities, often in a significant way (Optimism – Generosity – Truth), evaluate all of the dimensions (14) more strongly than White people.

The combined data shows us the full strength, impact, and influence that communities exert on the perception of humanity and its different dimensions. White people, often atheists or non-believers, live more individually and have, over time, lost the sense of community which is of great richness within the notion of living together.

Thus, developing stronger, engaged, and resilient communities seems to be a promising avenue favoring the adoption of a more positive stance toward life and humanity.