COVID-19’s impacts have caused widespread harms to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, two-spirited, intersex, and other sexual and gender minority (“LGBTQ2SI+”) community.

Statistics Canada reported that the LGBTQ2SI+ community faces higher risk of job loss, financial, and housing insecurity. They further report our community faces disproportionate exposure to hate crimes (with a 41% increase in 2019), inappropriate public behavior (57% vs. 22% for non-LGBTQ2SI+), mental health concerns (32% vs. 11%), and suicide ideation (40% vs. 15%), and mood or anxiety disorders (41% vs. 16%).

CBABC SOGIC monitors these deepening equality gaps and advocates for concrete policy solutions. We always welcome further input and engagement from CBABC members on solutions to combat these disparities. Contact SOGIC.