Queer Identity and Housing: Understanding Holistic Housing Experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Adults in Canada and Recommendations for Action

by Stephanie | Nov 3, 2025

While the higher rates of homelessness among 2SLGBTQ+ youth are well-known, there is a growing awareness of the housing challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ adults. These challenges include: Qualifying for Mortgages: Many 2SLGBTQ+ adults struggle to meet the requirements for...

Literature Review of Canadian Sex Workers’ Experiences with Police Interactions, Healthcare Access, and Social Exclusion

by chris | Jun 5, 2025

This report by the McMaster Research Shop, in partnership with SWAP Hamilton, reviews Canadian literature on sex workers’ experiences following the 2014 Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA). Focusing on police interactions, healthcare access,...

A Qualitative Exploration of Sexual Agency in LGBTQ+ Young Adults Who are Experiencing Homelessness

by chris | May 27, 2025

LGBTQ+ young adults experiencing homelessness face significantly increased risks related to sexual health, including HIV, STIs, and sexual violence. This qualitative study explores how these individuals understand and express sexual agency while navigating housing...

Strategies to support homeless 2SLGBTQ+ communities: Jurisdictional scan of Canadian urban municipalities

by chris | Oct 22, 2024

Research indicates that 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada face higher rates of homelessness and encounter distinct challenges in accessing housing. Additionally, there are significant shortcomings in the capacity of housing and service providers to deliver the necessary...

“Eventually it Just Hit Like a Tonne of Bricks:” Life After Homelessness Amongst Takatāpui/LGBTIQ+ People in Aotearoa New Zealand

by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Jun 25, 2024

Although Takatāpui/ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, plus (LGBTIQ+) people are over-represented in homelessness statistics, there is limited qualitative research that explores the enduring effects of homelessness once they have attained...