See also geographical subdivisions of this heading, below.

I always knew it [newsnote that Kinsey Institute research has found penis sizes larger generally in gay men than in non-gay men; data gathered on 5172 men; another study with similar results published in journal Sexual Orientation].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 28 (13cm.)

The cost of homophobia [Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, has released study on economic costs of homophobia; study funded by Community-University Institute for Social Research and conducted by Christopher Banks; "a literature review synthesizing those studies that illuminate the high rates of health issues in the gay and lesbian community with those studies that look at the economic impact of various health issues"; the five areas addressed were suicide, smoking, alcohol abuse, illicit drug use, and depression; study availability information].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 13 (35cm.)

Sex, stats, and the gay man -- infomercial [humorous report on an unscientific Internet sex survey run by Genre magazine; presents statistics on popular places for sex, number of sex partners, types of sex, importance of penis size, etc.]. By Kelly Ries.
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 23 (32cm.)

Leader of the horny world [report on a sex survey conducted by a condom manufacturer; survey included 28 countries; some results reported (compiler note: this was not a gay sex survey, judging from this news report)].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 21 (22cm.)

Gay-looking; gay-acting [UK survey by Dating Channel says that nearly 80 percent of men polled "admit to nellying it up when there was a benefit to at least appearing queer"; "over half of the straight men that work in media-based companies felt 'pressure' not to reveal their sexual orientation"; evidence suggesting nine in ten British women had one-time lesbian experience; etc.].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 21 (12cm.)

By the numbers [discussion of the possibilities of misleading and misinforming with statistics and surveys; examples; interesting points provided, despite limitations and misuse]. By Kelly Ries.
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 5 (42cm.)

Supporting AIDS [University of Alberta survey "indicates that Albertans are not as conservative about HIV education and condom distribution as one would expect"; some statistical details].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 13 (17cm.)

Violence & the police [Calgary's police department has worked at developing a good relationship with gay/lesbian community; announcement that is now conducting survey "seeking detailed information on incidents of harassment, discrimination and violence that people have experienced"; "anonymity is guaranteed"; see Outlooks magazine or obtain from police department].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 13 (15cm.)

The results are in [report on the Calgary Anti-Gay/Lesbian Violence Survey released by Calgary Gay and Lesbian Communities/Police Liaison Committee; survey done in 2000; some details, including statistics; "[Constable Doug] Jones is continuing to work towards changing attitudes within the gay and lesbian community about the police"; etc.].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 14 (26cm.)

Sex-trade boys ignored [survey of 40 social services agencies in Calgary finds that society's attitudes are biggest barrier to boys getting assistance to get off the streets; they have difficulty finding services to help; mention that one researcher has applied for funding to study Alberta male sex workers; etc.].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 13 (34cm.)

[National Gallup poll suggests that 70 percent of Canadians think discrimination because of sexual orientation should be illegal; includes question asked and table of survey results]. From The Body Politic.
P20 [1985]: 8 (32cm.)

Poll [in January 2 Maclean's] shows support for gay rights.
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 8 (20cm.)

Where our politicians stand [PC government promised six years ago to take "whatever measures necessary" to protect gay/lesbian human rights; still no change to Canadian Human Rights Act; last fall all MPs and senators reminded in letter mailed from Victoria, B.C.; just over 80 replied [out of 400]; results of survey].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 4-5 (83cm.)

Lobby update [MP Svend Robinson in "his recent Ottawa Report" provides a list of the stances of MPs with respect to Canadian Human Rights Act amendment regarding sexual orientation; many MPs still have not replied or have not been contacted; request for information about these MPs, if known; more than 20 names of MPs from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba given, with their stances].
P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 10 (17cm.)

Queer survey [Statistics Canada hired firm to conduct focus groups with gay men/lesbians around two surveys -- national population health survey and 1996 census; government "appears to be responding to complaints" that gay/lesbian existence and relationships not acknowledged; etc.].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 22 (22cm.)

New parliament -- renewed fight [reporting on EGALE survey of members of Parliament and leaders of National and Reform parties in which 17 questions asked; responses received from 29 MPs and from Mel Hurtig, leader of National Party; responses of several major politicians presented; also three openly-gay/lesbian candidates running for election -- Svend Robinson, Betty Baxter, and Cindy Moriarty].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 19 (60cm.)

Hopeful future [report of more liberal attitudes towards gay/lesbian issues demonstrated at Saskatchewan Youth Parliament, which met in Regina at end of December; also report of attitudinal poll by Maclean's/CTV].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 12-13 (39cm.)

Orienting priests [report of "recent Canada-wide survey" suggesting that "up to a quarter of the men studying to be priests are homosexual or bisexual or just aren't sure..."; some details; also mention of similar U.S. study in 1992].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 20 (21cm.)

Overlooked Opinions [an American marketing analysis company] and The Canadian Gay Newspaper Guild is proud to bring you the First North American Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual International Census From October 28 to December 31... The Survey is done automatically over the telephone...Do it today; Do it For Our Youth; Do It For Our Family; Do It For Our Community; Do It For Yourself [display advertisement].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 2 (12cm.)

Support falling? ["survey of Canadian attitudes from 1990-1995 found support for equal rights for gays and lesbians has dropped...."; earlier surveys, first released in 1975, showed increased support; surveys by Reginald Bibby, University of Lethbridge].
P102 (v14n1)(Jan. 31, 1996): 21 (14cm.)

Census Canada [newsnote criticizing 1996 census for making "sure that gay numbers could not be established"; "only gay couples were recorded in the census"].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 21 (11cm.)

Support for AIDS funding [shown in Insight Research Canada poll conducted in August for the Canadian AIDS Society; details].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 21 (47cm.)

Being counted [2001 Canadian census; Census Consultation Project now underway and Statistics Canada seeking input on how forms should be changed; EGALE encouraging people to write to let voices be heard].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 29 (13cm.)

The survey says... [at recent news conference Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (EGALE) and Liberal minister Hedy Fry announce launch of Canadian survey of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals; federally funded; other details].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 28 (19cm.)

G/L/B survey proceeding ["over 8,000 people all across Canada have filled out copies of the First National Survey of Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals"; researchers Sandra Goundry and Stephen Samis named; analysis still to be done; funding needed for next phase; report "may be available a year from now"].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 25 (19cm.)

Survey results on hold [internal conflict at EGALE lobby group "may jeopardize publication of the results of the First National Survey of Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals in Canada"; some details].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 22 (24cm.)

Dentists refuse patients [poll of 4,000 Canadian dentists reveals 16 percent refuse to treat people with AIDS and 18 percent would deny treatment to homosexuals; survey published in American Journal of Public Health, March 31, 1999; other details, including description of one personal experience].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 23 (38cm.)

Gay marriage poll [Angus Reid poll of 1500 people for Toronto Globe and Mail newspaper reports same-sex marriage acceptable for majority (53 percent) of Canadians; support higher in Quebec and among younger Canadians; etc.].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 27 (10cm.)

Census may count same-sex couples [concerning 2001 Canadian census].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 26 (20cm.)

Survey battle settled [Canadian survey of 8000 lesbians and gays was conducted in 1997; legal battle ensued between EGALE and the researchers, Stephen Samis and Sandra Goundry, over ownership of results; in settlement, researchers will retain ownership; with recent legislation changes, "it is questionable how much value the survey will now have"].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 26 (27cm.)

It's time to be counted [report on May 15, 2001 Canadian census day questionnaire, which includes two questions directly of relevance to gays/lesbians in same-sex relationship; the questions are stated in this report; importance of the questions; suggestion that there will be reluctance by many to answer accurately because of discrimination and memories of past treatment].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 26 (31cm.)

Acceptance growing [newsnote reporting on Environics Research Group Canada-wide poll on same-sex marriage; reports that 55 percent either strongly (29 percent) or somewhat (26 percent) supported legal marriage; other details, including geographical information].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 27 (16cm.)

Transsexuals not counted [in 2001 Canadian census; specific instance detailed in this report from Pickering, Ontario].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 27-28 (14cm.)

Poll shows acceptance [report on a nationwide poll taken June 5-13, 2001; various statistics given regarding gays].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 28 (17cm.)

Be careful what you ask for (you just might get it) [in which author discusses the difficulties in gathering information on sexual orientation for the Canadian census; also concern about how such information would be used; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 4-5 (79cm.)

Stand & be counted...maybe [last census asked about "nature of our relationships with those who share our living space"; "now, Statistics Canada is contemplating a more direct question...: sexual orientation"; issue of orientation being pushed by B.C. group called the December 9th Coalition; but homophobia will have the result that "most queers will simply lie"; EGALE considered last census questions as providing an "incomplete picture"].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 25 (30cm.)

What they don't know won't hurt us [reporting on a survey conducted by Strategic Counsel for Focus on the Family Canada; Focus on the Family Web site presents survey data which do not support the group's anti-gay positions, but these data were not released to the media; Web address for complete results given; some of survey data presented in article].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 27 (25cm.)

Same-sex couples count ["for the first time Statistics Canada has included same-sex couples in the definition of common law couples in the Census"; of about seven million couples, over 34,000 identified themselves as living with same-sex partner; other details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24 (14cm.)

Poll results promising [Strategic Counsel survey of Canadians conducted November 2002 on gay marriage; some data presented].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 26 (15cm.)

Canada counting queers [Statistics Canada has added question to a 130,000-person national phone survey in the Canadian Community Health Study; question as given in this report is "Do you consider yourself to be heterosexual, homosexual, that is, lesbian or gay, or bisexual?"; mention of reasons Statistics Canada wants information].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 27 (23cm.)

Same-sex ads [report that "three new television ads have been produced to promote same-sex marriage in Canada and are to run as public service announcements"; some details of the advertisements; also mention of results of latest Environics poll of Canadians on gay marriage; federal government asserts it is the right solely of Parliament to decide who can legally marry, says Constitution Act gives it power to decide marriage "capacity"].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 26 (28cm.)

Polls apart [report contrasting attitudes expressed on homosexuality in recent polls in Canada and the United States].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 27-28 (26cm.)

Editorial [concerning difficulty with surveys about sex and sexuality; recent survey by Statistics Canada produced result that only 1.7 percent identified as gay or bisexual, with substantial provincial variation; queer tribe is diverse; gay is a political label not accepted by all; etc.].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 3 (16cm.)

One in ten? [Statistics Canada conducted survey on health-related issues; out of the survey came the datum that 1.7 percent of population is gay or bisexual; conservatives and Christian fundamentalists "jumped on" figure, claiming numbers don't justify equality rights for queers; various comments, including that many would not give sensitive information to a stranger working for the government, and that for many who do have same-sex relationships the labels "gay" or "bisexual" are too frightening; other details pointing to unreliability of percentage].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 20-21 (38cm.)

RSVP: gay wedding [brief newsnote on shift, indicated by polling survey, in Canadians' attitudes towards same-sex marriage; June poll indicates greater support than poll of previous September; reasons suggested by analysts].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 28-29 (14cm.)

Changed attitudes [to gay/lesbian concerns among Winnipeg candidates in municipal election; response to survey conducted by Gays for Equality].
P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 8 (11cm.)

Gay youth surveyed [first survey "to determine and document the needs of lesbian and gay youth has been released"; undertaken by Gay and Lesbian Youth Services Network (GLYSN); project of the Village Clinic in Winnipeg; youth interviewed "mostly residents of the core area of Winnipeg and ranged from the ages of 14 to 21"; summary of results].
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 7-8 (95cm.)

Ontario bisexual survey [first survey began in Ontario on April 2/96; University of Toronto team conducting the $200,000 study; some details].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 21 (15cm.)

Never assume ["Never Assume" is result of study of men who have sex with men; 5,080 volunteers in thirteen Ontario communities answered 85-question survey and gave saliva sample; overview of results of study; Web address for report given].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 28 (18cm.)

Youth need help: survey [newsnote on results of GLBT wellness project survey (825 responses) in Ottawa area; some statistical details, and including reference to depression as "one of the main concerns of the people present" at a workshop held to analyze and discuss results].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 29 (14cm.)

Fussy about their physicians [500 Montrealers telephone-polled about whether would go to bisexual, lesbian or gay male physician; some details; results presented at symposium of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association; etc.].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 22 (25cm.)

Striving for commitment [Fugues survey reports gays/lesbians prefer long-term stable relationships; reference to recently-formed group, Option Couple, that wants to "demystify the social and sexual lives of gays" and to help fight, inter alia, image of lack of commitment in relationships; etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 27 (15cm.)

Survey results -- so far! [concerning 400 survey forms sent to Saskatoon gays/lesbians, of which ca. 60 so far returned]. By GH.
P12 [1985]: 7-8 (47cm.)

From where I sit [reporting on survey of Saskatchewan candidates in upcoming federal election concerning their position on National AIDS Strategy and its renewal]. By Jeff Dodds.
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 5 (38cm.)

Teaching OK, adopting not [poll of Saskatchewan residents in late 2000 conducted by the province's two major newspapers and University of Saskatchewan researchers included a few questions on gay/lesbian issues; approximately 57 percent not bothered by open gays/lesbians teaching in schools, but 55 percent against adoption; comments by Don Cochrane and Gens Hellquist; survey published in the newspapers in January; other details, including that only two percent admitted to same-sex sex].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 11 (31cm.)

Health initiative [reporting that the Regina organization, "Lesbian, Bisexual, & Gay Health Initiative," has begun project to survey gay health issues in that city; $5,000 funding from Health Canada, through AIDS Regina; some details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 13 (20cm.)

Nothing shocking [report of results of survey of health service providers, educators, criminal justice system officials, and youth workers in Regina; survey conducted by Regina's "Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay Health Initiative"; 148 contacted, "only 58 chose to participate"; final report to be released later this month; information will be presented to health officials].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 13 (61cm.)

Community survey [announcement of community survey to be conducted by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; will be launched on December 3, 2004; "the survey...asks community members and allies to envision possibilities for the GLBT community"; survey will be mailed out, and also will be available on line and at GLHS offices; results to be made available on line early in 2005].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 11 (22cm.)

Polls apart [report contrasting attitudes expressed on homosexuality in recent polls in Canada and the United States].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 27-28 (26cm.)