2SLGBTQIA+ STATISTICS AND DATA

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Wood Buffalo Pride conducted this community needs assessment to better understand the lived experiences, priorities, and service gaps affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals across Alberta, with a focus on the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Findings reflect both regional realities and broader provincial trends impacting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Based on data from the 2021 Census, this article uses age-standardized statistics to provide an analysis of the socioeconomic characteristics of the gender diverse population, that is, transgender and non-binary people in Canada. It includes an examination of poverty rates and earnings among transgender men, transgender women and non-binary people, with comparisons drawn primarily with cisgender men, as well as with cisgender women.

Research-based report by Cupola Policy & Strategy in partnership with the University of Alberta’s Nursing Leadership Program.

This Report is a qualitative study led by Dr. Kristopher Wells and colleagues Dr. Teresa Hardy and Dr. Emilie Maine at MacEwan University. It explores the experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta, focusing on identity, safety, healthcare, mental health, school, sex education, and support.

The Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People amplifies the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24.

 This article looks at the statistics around LGBTQ+ rights in Canada, including data from the Canadian census. It also includes a brief history of LGBTQ+ rights in Canada and how the Canadian government is supporting the LGBTQ+ community. 

Report on the Second National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools, conducted in partnership with researchers from the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Through the second climate survey, we heard from over 4,000 students in Grades 8-12 across Canada about their experiences with homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, harassment, mental health and sense of safety, and support at school.  

Survey results for questions related to employment and the workplace from the federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan Survey.

2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan Survey by Statistics Canada as part of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan.

Transgender People and Suicide Fact Sheet, created in collaboration between  CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

The CBRC conducts community-led research projects that collects data on diverse sexualities and genders to promote inclusive health and intervention development. Community-based research topics include: Sex Now, Investigaytors, Test Now, Our Health

Statistics Canada's primary platform for all Gender, Diversity and Inclusion related data. You can browse statistics by population group, which includes: 2SLGBTQ+, Immigrants, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, Racialized groups, and Women.

The Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity is a non-profit organization and research institute housed in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta.

Fyrefly provides research reports, programs and services to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community and its allies. 

Based on data from the 2021 Census, this article uses age-standardized statistics to provide an analysis of the socioeconomic characteristics of the gender diverse population, that is, transgender and non-binary people in Canada. It includes an examination of poverty rates and earnings among transgender men, transgender women and non-binary people, with comparisons drawn primarily with cisgender men, as well as with cisgender women.

 This article looks at the statistics around LGBTQ+ rights in Canada, including data from the Canadian census. It also includes a brief history of LGBTQ+ rights in Canada and how the Canadian government is supporting the LGBTQ+ community.