Pink Triangle Press Pink Paper & Environics Research

Pink Triangle Press Commissioned Environics Research on a national research study examining health disparities experienced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Canada. The study provides evidence to support more equitable and inclusive healthcare policy and practice.

Pink Triangle Press Commissioned Environics Research on National Study on 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Disparities

Pink Triangle Press has released the Pink Paper on Health, a national research report examining health outcomes, access to care, quality of care, and experiences of discrimination among 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada. The study was funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada and conducted by Environics Research.

The findings are based on a cross-sectional survey of more than 2,100 respondents nationwide, half of whom identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. The research shows that 2SLGBTQIA+ communities experience poorer health outcomes, reduced access to healthcare services, and higher levels of discrimination compared with non-2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians.

“This study was deeply rewarding because national, high-quality data on 2SLGBTQIA+ health in Canada remains far too limited, particularly on discrimination and barriers to safe, high-quality care. We’re proud to have partnered with Pink Triangle Press to deliver community-led, evidence-based findings that can help drive real change in policy and practice.”

Vijay Wadhawan

Senior Vice-President, Health & Wellness at Environics Research

The report highlights significant disparities in mental health, chronic illness, quality of life, and access to affirming care. These disparities are particularly pronounced among Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse respondents. The research identifies gaps in healthcare provider training, availability of inclusive services, and culturally safe care as contributing factors.

The Pink Paper on Health includes evidence-based recommendations intended to support policymakers, healthcare providers, and educators in improving health equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada.

The release of the report also coincided with the launch of Script, a new digital platform by Pink Triangle Press that aims to address gaps in credible and community-informed 2SLGBTQIA+ health information.

Environics Research is proud to have partnered on this study, which reflects the organization’s commitment to purpose-driven, evidence-based research that informs policy, practice, and social change.

PTP Pink Paper

The team at the PTP Pink Paper on Health launch event: