Abstract
The number of openly LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered) politicians in Parliament and the provincial legislatures has grown steadily since Burnaby member of Parliament Svend Robinson declared his sexual orientation in 1988. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual Canadians still have a long way to go before they have achieved equitable representation in the mainstream political process, however. This essay explores the backgrounds of “out” federal and provincial politicians, and identifies the various factors that have affected their chances of being successful in electoral races. While things have changed in recent federal and provincial elections, this study concludes that the LGBT candidates most likely to win at the polls are those who established a reputation for community service before the public discovered their sexual orientation.
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