Correcting the Record on Trans Deaths with Dylana Thompson
There is a glaring lack of systemic data collection on trans deaths in Canada. It’s time that policymakers correct the course.
Dylana Thompson
Dylana Thompson is a trans woman and policy advocate with a Masters in Political Management from Carleton University. She previously worked in MP Randall Garrisons office as principal researcher on the White Paper on the Status of Trans and Gender Diverse People.
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Counting the Dead: The Urgent Need for Coroners’ Data on Trans Deaths in Canada
There is a glaring lack of data on trans deaths and systemic data collection is required to address inequities through policy. Research shows that training death investigators to identify trans people post-mortem is feasible, making this a simple policy change that could be a critical step toward fulfilling the promise of equality.
