Survey Shows Declining Support for Gender Diversity Across Canada, Saskatchewan Lowest

Statistics Canada’s latest survey, conducted between October 2024 and July 2025, shows a nationwide dip in acceptance of gender diversity, with 77% of women and 70% of men agreeing that people should express gender freely, compared with 85% and 78% in 2018. Saskatchewan posted the lowest provincial numbers—69% of women and 60% of men—reflecting a 14-point drop for women since 2018. The decline follows the passage of legislation such as Saskatchewan’s Parents’ Bill of Rights and similar measures in Alberta, aimed at trans and gender-diverse youth.

Commentators attribute the shift to confusion, economic pressures, and political scapegoating, citing the recent U.S. election’s hateful rhetoric and provincial campaign discourse. Academics from Mount Royal University and the University of Regina highlighted how politicians may blame marginalized groups for resource competition. Despite the trend, some local voices stress continued support for trans individuals and urge community resistance to hate.