Summary
Statistics Canada is a federal agency that collects and shares information on Canada’s economy, society, and environment to support decision making.
This Report looks at information from the 2021 Census, which, for the first time, included questions that made it possible to describe the situation of transgender and non-binary people in Canada. Understanding this information matters because things like poverty rates, income, education, housing, disability, Indigenous and racialized identity shape people’s health and well-being.
Policy & Practice Implications
- Policy makers and leaders can use the findings to see what gaps and barriers exist for transgender and non-binary people, and what changes are needed for gender diverse people to thrive.
- Policy makers, service providers, and advocates can use this Report to understand the link between socioeconomic outcomes and health and well-being.
- Community organizations and frontline providers can use the information to tailor services, so they can better address the inequities identified in the Report.
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