Ontario’s 'Separate and Unequal' Regime to Be Challenged in Supreme Court of Canada
November 25, 1999
The Supreme Court of Canada will be asked to consider whether the Ontario government’s attempt to create a separate regime for same-sex couples complies with the Court’s decision in M v. H & Ontario. In a letter (reproduced below) to...  Full Text

Separate Is Unequal! No Separate Definition for Those in Same-Sex Relationships
November 3, 1999
EGALE understands that the federal government is currently consideringthe introduction of omnibus legislation to treat those in same-sexrelationships equally, and to bring its laws into conformity with theCharter of Rights. EGALE welcomes this...  Full Text

Ontario Introduces Omnibus Legislation, Refuses to Extend Definition of 'Spouse'
October 25, 1999
October 28, 1999 update: Legislation passed 3rd reading and received Royal Assent.  Full Text

BC Introduces New Same-Sex Laws, Commits to Omnibus Legislation
July 9, 1999
Subsequent to this release, the legislation passed Third Reading in the BC Legislature and received Royal Assent on July 15, 1999.  Full Text

Quebec Changes the Definition of 'Spouse' in 39 Laws and Regulations
June 11, 1999
The organization EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) is proud to congratulate the Quebec Government for passing Bill 32, which deals with same-sex relationship recognition, last night at 9:30 p.m. Here are the 3rd reading debates on Bill 32.  Full Text | In French

Québec Changes the Definition of “Spouse” in 39 Laws and Regulations
June 11, 1999
EGALE is proud to congratulate the Quebec Government for passing Bill 32, which deals with same-sex relationship recognition, last night at 9:30 p.m. The new law, which was unanimously approved by the Quebec National Assembly, changes the definition...  Full Text

Québec Modifie la définition de « conjoint » dans 39 lois et réglements
June 11, 1999
C’est avec plaisir et fierté qu’ÉGALE félicite le gouvernement du Québec d’avoir adopté hier soir (à 21 h 30) le projet de loi 32, qui traite de la...  In French

EGALE to Appear before House of Commons Subcommittee on Tax Equity
May 26, 1999
The national organization EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere), will testify tomorrow before the House of Commons Subcommittee on Tax Equity for Canadian Families with Dependent Children. EGALE will be submitting that an inclusinve...  Full Text

Reconnaissance des conjoints de fait de même sexe
May 26, 1999
C’est avec joie que La Coalition gaie et lesbienne du Québec accueille le jugement de la Cour Suprême du Canada, reconnaissant les droits des couples de même sexe. Nous profitons de l’occasion pour...  In French

House of Commons Votes on Same-Sex Survivor Benefits
May 25, 1999
The House of Commons is expected to vote today on Bill C-78, a Bill which will make numerous changes to the Public Service Superannuation Act, including extending survivor benefits to same-sex spouses.  Full Text

Supreme Court Rules: Same-Sex Couples Entitled to Equality
May 20, 1999
In the landmark decision of M v. H & Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled today that the opposite-sex definition of “spouse” in Ontario’s Family Law Act is unconstitutional. The Court ordered that the law be changed to...  Full Text

Supreme Court of Canada to Release Decision in Landmark Gay Rights Challenge
May 18, 1999
The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Thursday in M v. H & Ontario, which will determine whether the “opposite sex” definition of “spouse” in Ontario’s Family Law Act must be changed to provide equal...  Full Text

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Pride Festival Launches Its 1999 Campaign, Joining Forces With the Foundation for Equal Families, and Egale
May 3, 1999
A joint press conference will be held Thursday, May 6, 11:00 am at the Charles Lynch Press Conference Room, (Room 130) Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Members of the press will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Foundation for...  Full Text

Immigration Action Alert
March 14, 1999
The Department of Immigration is seeking feedback from Canadians about important changes to the Immigration Act, which could have a broad impact on the lives of lesbians, gays & bisexuals. Review their question list.  Full Text | In French

PM Waffles on Same-Sex Equality
January 20, 1999
The national lesbian and gay equality organization EGALE expressed its bitter disappointment today with comments by the Prime Minister indicating that he did not plan to move forward with amendments to recognize same-sex couples at this time.  Full Text

Ontario Government Appeals Same-Sex Pensions Ruling
January 12, 1999
The national lesbian and gay equality organization EGALE expressed its anger today at a recent announcement by the Ontario Government to appeal a same-sex pensions ruling issued by the Ontario Court (General Division) on December 8, 1998.  Full Text

Lesbian/Gay Groups Support Immigration Changes to Recognize Same-Sex Families
January 8, 1999
The national lesbian and gay organizations EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) and LEGIT (the Lesbian and Gay Immigration Task Force) welcomed today the recent government proposal to extend immigration regulations to include same-sex...  Full Text

Gay Community Launches Historic Federal Legal Challenge to Recognise Same-Sex Families
January 7, 1999
In a new pro-active strategy, the Foundation For Equal Families has served the Federal Government with an omnibus legal challenge of all federal laws that discriminate against gays and lesbians. Read the Foundation’s factsheets.  Full Text