Supreme Court of Canada Unanimous in Saying Freedom of Expression Does Not Stop at the Border
December 20, 2000
On Friday, December 15, 2000, the Supreme Court of Canada, in its decision in the case of Little Sisters Book & Art Emporium v. Canada, declared as unconstitutional a part of the law that allowed Canada Customs to unfairly seize books from Little...  Full Text

EGALE Renews Call for Action on Lesbian and Gay Rights in Wake of Federal Election
November 28, 2000
The national organization EGALE today called upon the newly-elected Government to take steps to ensure continued progress on equality rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Canadians.  Full Text

Bloc, NDP Support Equal Marriage Rights; Canadian Alliance Refuses to Respond
November 23, 2000
EGALE, a national organization which advances equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people, released today the Party Leaders’ responses to an EGALE election questionnaire.  Full Text | In French

Supreme Court of Canada Hears Challenge to Evangelical University’s Anti-Gay Policy
November 8, 2000
On Thursday, November 9, 2000, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear the case of B.C. College of Teachers v. Trinity Western University.  Full Text

Stock and Stock: Federal Leader Campaigning with Anti-Gay Candidate in Orillia Tonight
November 3, 2000
This evening, Canadian Alliance Leader Stockwell Day will be in the federal riding of Simcoe-North campaigning with Alliance candidate Peter Stock—a notoriously anti-gay candidate who has led the crusade to deny both same-sex couples and...  Full Text

Egale to Release Election Kit on Lesbian and Gay Equality Issues
October 30, 2000
This Wednesday, EGALE, a national organization which advances equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people, will hold a Press Conference to...  Full Text | In French

EGALE Responds to Canadian Alliance Platform: 'Agenda of Respect' a Sham
October 6, 2000
'New leader, new look, same old Reform Party prejudice', was the response to the Canadian Alliance policy platform today by EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere), a national organization which advances equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals...  Full Text

BC Court of Appeal Rules: Books Depicting Same-Sex Families Can Be Used in Classroom
September 20, 2000
The British Columbia Court of Appeal today released its decision in thecase of Chamberlain et al v. Surrey School Board. At issue was adecision by the Surrey School Board to ban three otherwiseage-appropriate books (Belinda’s Bouquet,...  Full Text

B.C. Goes to Court to Support Equal Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
July 20, 2000
The Government of British Columbia and EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) announced today that they will be issuing legal proceedings to challenge any restrictions on the right of same-gender couples to choose to marry. The Government is...  Full Text

B.C. Supports Same-Sex Couples’ Right to Marry
July 20, 2000
The Government of British Columbia announced today that it is issuing legal proceedings to challenge any restrictions on the right of same-sex couples to marry. The Government is of the view that same-sex couples should have the equal right to marry,...  Full Text

B.C. Makes History: Supports Same-Sex Couples’ Right to Marry
May 29, 2000
The Attorney General of B.C. has issued a written statement supporting the right of same-sex couples to marry, in response to an application for a marriage licence last Friday by EGALE Board-member Cynthia Callahan and her partner Judy Lightwater.  Full Text

EGALE Board-Member Applies for Marriage Licence, Calls for Full Legal Equality for Same-Sex Couples
May 26, 2000
Cynthia Callahan, an EGALE Board member for British Columbia, and her partner Judy Lightwater, are applying for a marriage licence today at 11:30 a.m. PDT (2:30 p.m. EST) at the Vital Statistics office, 818 Fort Street, Victoria.  Full Text

Third Reading Vote Today on Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
April 11, 2000
At 5:30 p.m. today, the House of Commons will vote at third reading on Bill C-23, the Modernizing Benefits and Obligations Act. The Bill amends 68 federal statutes to provide same-sex couples with equal rights and responsibilities as heterosexual...  Full Text

Amendment introduced to Bill C-23
March 22, 2000
This afternoon, at Committee hearings on Bill C-23, the Government introduced an amendment to insert, as the very first clause in the Bill, an explicit definition that marriage is restricted to opposite-sex couples only. EGALE unequivocally opposes...  Full Text | TXT File

EGALE Denounces Anti-Marriage Proposals as Justice Committee Concludes Consideration of Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
March 22, 2000
The omnibus Bill to recognize same-sex relationships will be given clause-by-clause consideration by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights this afternoon. EGALE, the national organization committed to equality and justice for lesbians,...  Full Text

Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Challenge to Canada Customs Laws in Little Sisters case
March 14, 2000
On Thursday of this week, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear the case of Little Sisters Book & Art Emporium v. Canada. This case involves a challenge by the Vancouver-based bookstore Little Sisters to the customs legislation, which enables...  Full Text | In French

EGALE to Appear before Justice Committee on Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
March 1, 2000
EGALE, the national organization advancing equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people, will testify tomorrow before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.  Full Text

Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation Significant Step Towards Full Legal Equality for Gays and Lesbians
February 11, 2000
The national equality rights organization EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) welcomed today the introduction by Parliament of the Modernizing Benefits and Obligations Bill. The Bill extends to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples the...  Full Text | In French

EGALE and FEF to Respond to Introduction of Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
February 10, 2000
The Government of Canada will introduce tomorrow a Bill entitled “An Act to modernize the Statutes of Canada in relation to benefits and obligations”, expected to provide equal treatment to those in same-sex relationships....  Full Text

Egale to Respond to Introduction of Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
February 10, 2000
The Government of Canada will introduce tomorrow a Bill entitled “An Act to modernize the Statutes of Canada in relation to benefits and obligations”, expected to provide equal treatment to those in same-sex relationships....  Full Text

EGALE and Foundation For Equal Families Present Government with 6,500 Postcards Calling for Equality for Same-Sex Relationships
February 7, 2000
The equality organizations EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) and the Foundation for Equal Families today presented the Hon. Hedy Fry, PC, MP with over 6,500 postcards addressed to the Prime Minister.  Full Text | In French

Equality for Same-Sex Relationships
February 4, 2000
EGALE and Foundation for Equal Families to Present 6,500 Postcards to the Hon. Hedy Fry, PC, MP, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)  Full Text