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Experiencing Canadian Food
Canada is a melting pot of cultures and this is reflected in its sustenance. Canadian cuisine is a fusion from around the world, from Aboriginal to English and French to Asia and other cultures.
Poutine (a combination of fries, cheese curds and gravy) is often the first thing people think of when they believe of Canadian food. From Quebec, there is also Montreal-style smoked meat (cured beef brisket) and Montreal-style bagels (wood-fired and thinner, sweeter and denser than other bagels).
Canada is also trendy for its game meat (such as venison, caribou and moose), peameal bacon (back bacon cured and rolled in cornmeal), maple syrup and ice wine. Also on the must-have list: the Caesars, an alcoholic drink that contains vodka, a tomato and clam juice mix, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce; butter tarts (sweet dessert tart); and Nanaimo bars (three-layered chocolate dessert).
Safety Consideration for LGBTQ+ Visitors to Canada
Travel to Canada is extremely safe for LGBTQ+ visitors, especially in the larger cities wh
Just the Facts
Family and household characteristics of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Canada
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While couples and families share many similar challenges regardless of their characteristics, same-sex couples and families headed by lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) people face different circumstances compared with heterosexual couples and families. Data from pooled cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS; to and to reference periods) provide a statistical portrait of the family and household characteristics of LGB people aged 15 and older in Canada, with comparisons made with the heterosexual population.
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LGBTQ2+ communities in Canada: A demographic snapshot
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The human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex persons
Canada stands up for the protection and promotion of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex (LGBTQ2I) people globally.
The human rights of all persons are universal and indivisible. Everyone should enjoy the same fundamental human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation and their gender identity and expression.
Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Article 2 declares, “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration.” All people, including LGBTQ2I individuals, are entitled to enjoy the protection provided by international human rights law, which is based on equality and non-discrimination.
Nearly 30 countries, including Canada, recognize same-sex marriage. By contrast, more than 70 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex conduct. This includes 6 countries that effectively