A new poll from Angus Reid finds a majority of Canadians still consider themselves to be happy, but that number has been decreasing in recent years.&nbsp;What’s more, non-white and new Canadians seem to be faring the worst in the growing trend of unhappiness.

The survey questioned more than 1,600 adult Canadians last summer, resulting in a margin of error of plus or minus two per cent, 19 times of out 20. It found that 61 per cent of Canadians identified themselves as “very happy” or “pretty happy” in their lives, with the over-55s leading the pack at 68 per cent.

Those born in Canada rate themselves happier than 20-year immigrants, who are themselves happier than newcomers{ai:summary}<p>A recent Angus Reid poll shows that while a majority of Canadians still report feeling happy, this sentiment is declining. Non-white and new Canadians are experiencing the most significant drops in happiness levels.</p><p>The survey, which included over 1,600 adults, revealed that 61% of Canadians consider themselves "very happy" or "pretty happy," with those over 55 being the most content at 68%. #society</p>

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