This systems analysis of the perceived increase in hate and divisiveness in Canada consists of selected variables and causal links that aspire to avoid oversimplification and logical fallacies by accounting for multiple root causes, feedback loops, and the complex interplay between individual, societal, and systemic factors. By understanding these relationships, one can explore effective (systemic) interventions that target leverage points, such as improving media literacy, encouraging community dialogue, or regulating misinformation on social media.