LGBTQ+ news: N.S. commission concerned about declining support for queer, trans community [Video]

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission says it is “deeply concerned” about a rise in hate against the LGBTQ+ community in the province and across the country.

“A recent IPSOS poll warns Canada is among few countries globally where public support for queer and trans rights is declining,” said Joseph Fraser, director and CEO of the commission, in a written statement. “This follows a notice earlier this year by the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS) raising concerns about the increased risk of extremist violence against members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.”

According to a report from Ipsos on June 1, support for gay marriage, adoption rights, and protection from discrimination remains higher in Canada than the average of 26 countries globally; however, Canadians seem to be divided in regards to some transgender issues.

Support for health insurance coverage of gender transition and allowing gender options of government-issued documents are well below the average of 26 countries. A majority …