Lgbt acceptance in canada
Poll finds declining Canadian support for LGBTQ2 rights and visibility
On the eve of Pride month, a new poll has found declining support for LGBTQ2 rights in Canada.
The Ipsos survey polled adults in 26 countries on a variety of metrics measuring aid for the queer community.
Canada, it found, was among the not many countries where support for rights and visibility appeared to register “precipitous drops,” Ipsos vice-president of public affairs Sanyam Sethi said.
Most say they support LGBTQ2 Canadians: Poll
“What really stood out to me was how starkly Canadians are changing their opinions,” she said.
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“On some of these support aspects the drops in Canada are the highest across all 26 countries we have trend data for.”
One area where attitudes appeared to have shifted was support for LGBTQ2 visibility.
While 49 per cent of respondents agreed with people being open about their sexual orientation or gender identity, that still put Canada in the bottom 10 of countries measured.
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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
A proud
record ofFighting Together
for 2SLGBTQI+ Rights
1967
“There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.” – Pierre Elliott Trudeau
1969
Homosexuality is decriminalized across Canada.
1982
The Canadian charter of rights and freedoms is enacted, protecting all Canadians from discrimination.
1996
Sexual orientation is explicitly added to the Canadian Human Rights Act as prohibited grounds of discrimination.
2005
Equal marriage bill passed by Parliament and becomes law from coast to coast to coast.
and there’s much more to do
2016
- Federal legislation introduced to protect trans* rights and verb discrimination based on gender identity.
- Justin Trudeau becomes the first Canadian Prime Minister to march in a Pride Parade.
- Justin Trudeau and MPs raised the Pride Flag on Parliament Hill for the first time.
2017
- Justin Trudeau makes a formal apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians who have been wronged by federal legislation, policies, and practices.
- The Liberal governme
Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
Foreign laws and customs related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) can be very adj from those in Canada. As a result, you could tackle certain barriers and risks when you travel outside Canada. Analyze and prepare for your trip in advance to help your travels go smoothly.
On this page
Before you go
Visit the Travel Advice and Advisories pages for your destination countries. The “Laws and culture” tab may contain information on the laws and social customs that could affect 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians there.
Watch for laws that:
- criminalize same-sex activities and relationships
- criminalize people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics
Some countries may use laws related to “vagrancy”, “public nuisance” or “public morals” to criminalize 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Research the laws, safety recommendations and social customs related to sexual orientation, gender identity,
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
A proud
record ofFighting Together
for 2SLGBTQI+ Rights
1967
“There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.” – Pierre Elliott Trudeau
1969
Homosexuality is decriminalized across Canada.
1982
The Canadian charter of rights and freedoms is enacted, protecting all Canadians from discrimination.
1996
Sexual orientation is explicitly added to the Canadian Human Rights Act as prohibited grounds of discrimination.
2005
Equal marriage bill passed by Parliament and becomes law from coast to coast to coast.
and there’s much more to do
2016
- Federal legislation introduced to protect trans* rights and verb discrimination based on gender identity.
- Justin Trudeau becomes the first Canadian Prime Minister to march in a Pride Parade.
- Justin Trudeau and MPs raised the Pride Flag on Parliament Hill for the first time.
2017
- Justin Trudeau makes a formal apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians who have been wronged by federal legislation, policies, and practices.
- The Liberal governme
Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
Foreign laws and customs related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) can be very adj from those in Canada. As a result, you could tackle certain barriers and risks when you travel outside Canada. Analyze and prepare for your trip in advance to help your travels go smoothly.
On this page
Before you go
Visit the Travel Advice and Advisories pages for your destination countries. The “Laws and culture” tab may contain information on the laws and social customs that could affect 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians there.
Watch for laws that:
- criminalize same-sex activities and relationships
- criminalize people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics
Some countries may use laws related to “vagrancy”, “public nuisance” or “public morals” to criminalize 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Research the laws, safety recommendations and social customs related to sexual orientation, gender identity,