Campaign launch: Get Offline and Talk in Alberta. No matter where Action Canada come from or who Action Canada is, most of Action Canada just want its kids to have the freedom to learn, to be themselves, and to grow up healthy and safe in its communities. But recent law and policy changes in Alberta are negatively affecting all youth and causing polarization online. For some people, the most basic things - like what they're learning in school or accessing healthcare - are under attack. Any law or policy that limits a person's freedom to learn or be themselves violates the rights of Albertans. That's why Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights, in collaboration with Egale, is relaunching its Get Offline and Talk campaign, which originally ran in New Brunswick in 2024. By encouraging Albertans to log off and have face-to-face conversations, Action Canada is pushing back against division and distraction so Action Canada can find common ground and stand up for laws and policies that make its communities healthier. Ensuring all Canadians have access to their sexual and reproductive health and rights means protecting access to healthcare, comprehensive sexuality education, and the resources to make decisions about if, when, and how to have and raise children in safe and healthy communities. When Action Canada is free to make its own healthcare and education decisions, Action Canada set its kids up for brighter futures and build stronger connections within its communities. By getting offline and talking to each other, Action Canada can take care of its neighbours and make sure all Albertans are free to be themselves. Quick facts: * 84% of Canadians agree that comprehensive sex-ed is an important part of overall health and well-being. * Research shows that even a 15-minute face-to-face empathetic conversation can foster understanding and change minds. * Its partners Egale Canada and Skipping Stone are leading legal challenges in Alberta and Saskatchewan to protect the rights and health of 2SLGBTQI communities. * The original Get Offline and Talk campaign ran in New Brunswick in September 2024, encouraging New Brunswickers to reject polarization driven by online misinformation and restrictions to trans rights and sex-ed. Following the campaign and steadfast advocacy of local organizations, New Brunswickers elected a new government in October 2024, which has reinstated some protections for reproductive health care and trans youth in schools. Posted on 2026-08-07 Article type Related campaign

Egale Canada & Environics Research - 2SLGBTQI Inclusion. Egale Canada commissioned Environics Research on national study on 2SLGBTQI inclusion in Canada. Environics Research conducted a national public opinion survey on behalf of Egale Canada exploring Canadians' perspectives on misinformation, healthcare, education, recreational sport, and safety for 2SLGBTQI communities. Egale Canada has released Rights, Safety, and Belonging: 2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Canada, a national opinion research report developed in partnership with Environics Research. The study examines how Canadians view key issues affecting 2SLGBTQI communities, including misinformation, access to healthcare, inclusion in education, participation in recreational sport, and overall safety and belonging. The study was conducted online by Environics Research between April 21 and May 1, 2026. The national survey gathered perspectives from 1,529 Canadians aged 18 and older, with representation across provinces, age groups, and sex. The findings point to a clear public recognition that more work is needed to advance 2SLGBTQI inclusion and safety across many areas, with more than half of Canadians believe Canada still has work to do before 2SLGBTQI people can be fully safe and free to be themselves. The report arrives at a moment when public conversations about artificial intelligence, online safety, and the spread of misinformation are becoming increasingly urgent. Many Canadians continue to express concern about the difficulty of distinguishing credible information from false or misleading content, particularly in digital spaces where harmful narratives can spread quickly. Through this research, Egale Canada aims to deepen public understanding of the issues affecting 2SLGBTQI people and identify opportunities to strengthen education, digital literacy, and community safety. While the survey represents a snapshot of current public sentiment, its findings provide important evidence to support ongoing advocacy, public education, and collaborative action. "At Environics, we believe research plays an important role in fostering informed public conversations. By understanding Canadians' perspectives on these issues, organizations like Egale can identify opportunities to strengthen education, digital literacy, community safety, and belonging. While this survey represents a snapshot in time, it provides important evidence to support ongoing advocacy, public education, and informed decision-making." Vijay wadhawan Senior vice-president, Health & Wellness at Environics Research. Read Egale Canada's report here: Contact Environics Research Its experts. Vijay wadhawan. Senior VP - Health & Wellness Ahsan sadiq. VP - Health & Wellness