Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
As there is not yet a dataset focused on LGBTQ2S+ Canadians during the COVID‑19 pandemic, this article explores the inequalities in income, financial security and housing insecurity between LGBTQ2S+ and non‑LGBTQ2S+ Canadians that existed prior to the pandemic and could be exacerbated by it. These inequalities include LGBTQ2S+ Canadians having lower incomes, which can partially be explained by them being younger, less likely to identify as male, and having a higher risk of job loss. LGBTQ2S+ Canadians are also more likely to experience some type of homelessness or housing insecurity in their lifetime. The article suggests that this might be impacted by LGBTQ2S+ Canadians being more likely to be rejected from the parental home and be living with family or friends for lack of other options.