In addition to being multicultural, Canada is known for its diversity and inclusiveness in other ways. The country has strong support for the LGBTQ community. In 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and the first outside of Europe. A 2017 poll found that Canadians overwhelmingly support same-sex marriage, with 74% saying "it's great that two people of the same sex can get married in Canada." Canada also officially declared June Pride Month in 2015 and annually hosts the Toronto Pride Parade, one of the largest LGBTQ celebrations in the world.

Women also have a strong voice in Canada. When Justin Trudeau was elected prime minister in 2015, he pledged to form a cabinet with 50/50 gender representation. Women's basic rights, such as the right to vote, access to birth control, and abortion, have long been established and protected. Although there is still progress to be made in getting women into leadership positions in Canada, Canadian women have a high labor force participation rate, with 82% of women aged 25 to 54 choosing to work outside their home.