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Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11 am (PST)
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Why Sex is Crucial in Data Collection (or Why the Canadian Government Cancelled this UK Expert):
A conversation with Professor Alice Sullivan
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Government data collection supports policy decisions, setting priorities for funding in all federal sectors including health and social services. While not a headline-grabbing issue, accurate data has always been vital in research and the operation of effective public services.
UK Professor and data expert Alice Sullivan is Professor of Sociology at University College London (UCL) and Head of Research at the UCL Social Research Institute. She lead an independent review of data on sex and gender for the UK’s Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. Sullivan’s findings indicated that both sets of data must be recorded in a distinct manner, to avoid confusion and potential risks in areas like healthcare and safeguarding minors.
In 2024, Sullivan was scheduled to give a presentation to the Canadian Department of Justice on International Women’s Day. Her talk was on the importance of collecting data on sex, as well as gender identity. After submitting her presentation slides to the department, Sullivan was promptly uninvited without a formal explanation.
Women’s Space Vancouver is pleased to invite Professor Sullivan back to speak to a Canadian audience.
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