Montreal foundation surveys LGBT youth across Canada

A foundation that combats bullying has just done an extensive survey across Canada to better understand the needs, values and expectations of LGBT youth.

The Jasmin Roy Foundation, whose mandate is to fight discrimination, bullying and violence against children in elementary and high school, is currently compiling the results of the survey of 15- to 25-year-olds, which will be released on Aug. 9 in Montreal.

The foundation said there is currently a generation gap in the LGBT community, which is why it is necessary to understand the values and expectations of younger LGBT people, who have benefited from the struggles of the older generation.

The survey by the CROP polling firm got funding from the governments of Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, as well as organizations such as the Royal Bank of Canada.

The city of Montreal donated $10,000 because the survey reflects the city’s approach to fighting discrimination, said Mayor Denis Coderre.

Coderre noted Montreal will host the first edition of Canada Pride from Aug. 11 to 20, 2017, a nationwide celebration of Canada’s LGBT movement, where the survey results will be unveiled.