Learning Activities: Discovering Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ Data

Data Exercises

QUESTION 1

Using publicly available (aggregate data from Statistics Canada, find the number of 2SLGBTQ+ versus non-2SLGBTQ+ individuals aged 15+ who lived in rural areas in Canada?

ANSWER

(When answering, also reflect: How might living in rural versus urban contexts shape access to affirming health and social services, safety, and community and social supports and connections? How could social workers use this information when advocating for rural service provision or outreach strategies?)

QUESTION 2

The 2021 Census shows that 10.5% of Canadians aged 15–24 identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. How does this compare with the percentages for older age groups (25–64, and 65+)? What might these generational differences suggest for social work practice and policy?

ANSWER

(When answering, also reflect: What do these generational patterns reveal about identity disclosure, social acceptance, and shifting norms? How can social workers integrate this awareness into policy advocacy, curriculum development, and intergenerational practice?)