The purpose of this consultation was to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex, or who use other terms related to gender and sexual diversity (2SLGBTQI+) and living at home.

Who was the focus of this consultation

The Government of Canada engaged with people who are:

• Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or intersex, or who use other terms related to gender and sexual diversity (2SLGBTQI+)
• aged 55 and over
• currently residing in Canada and
• living at home (for example, excludes long-term care or acute care facilities)

Key questions for discussion

The questionnaire sought ideas and input around 6 key themes:

• housing
• health and care
• services and supports
• social networks
• finance and legal
• personal information

The input that was gathered through this process could support policy development as part of the commitment of the Government of Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. The action plan aims to advance rights and equality for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada.

What we heard

A “What We Heard” Report will be posted at a later date.

Related information

Terms and acronyms change. While some terms referencing sexual and/or gender-diversity have fallen out of favour or are no longer in common use, new terms have been created, or even reclaimed, to be more inclusive to reflect today’s broader 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Learn more about the common terms and acronyms used by the Government of Canada.

Contact us

Employment and Social Development Canada

C/O Social Research Division
140, Promenade du Portage, Phase IV, 3^rd floor, Office 3A084
Gatineau (Quebec) K1A 0J9

By email: NC-RESEARCH-INNOVATION-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

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