Blacks comprise about 2.5% of the Canadian population, vs. 12.2% in the U.S.A. Also, the vast majority of Black Canadians (yes, that is the politically-correct term here) are recent immigrants, or descendants of voluntary immigrants.
Also, here in British Columbia, only 0.8% of the population are Black Canadians. These Black Canadians might feel a little overwhelmed if (on average) 150 “White” Canadians were clamoring to be their “close friend”. I suspect that they’d be more than happy with nodding acquaintances.
Meanwhile, over 20% of the population is of Asian extraction (most concentrated in the cities). Strangely enough, no Black Canadian is judged racist, if he has no Asian friends. Also, almost every “white” urban British Columbian could name at least two Asian Canadian friends; if given some time to think about it — because we mostly don’t obsess about race.
Meanwhile, over 20% of the population is of Asian extraction (most concentrated in the cities). Strangely enough, no Black Canadian is judged racist, if he has no Asian friends.