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Adam Zivo: Survey shows immigrants and minorities less supportive of gender expression

Support for gender expression declining across Canada, lowest among immigrants and minorities

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A new government report, which analyzes recent survey data gathered on gender-based issues, has indirectly confirmed that Canadian support for transgender rights is falling, and that immigrants and ethnic minorities are comparatively conservative on these matters. Though unsurprising, these insights deal yet another blow against the myths of “intersectional” progressivism and make a strong case for further ethnicity-based social research.

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Published in Statistics Canada’s Juristat, the report draws from the Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS), which was conducted in 2018 and 2025. The survey asked Canadians to respond to eight statements related to sexism, LGBT issues and intimate partner violence, and, thanks to its large sample size (46,511 in 2025), permits credible analysis of niche subpopulations.

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