Equality Coalition to Present Arguments in Brockie Case
December 7, 2001
A coalition of twelve equality-seeking groups (the Equality Coalition) will be presenting arguments in a case to go before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 5–7 (Courtroom 3, 2nd floor, Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St W, Toronto, NE cnr...  Full Text

MP Svend Robinson Introduces Federal Bill
November 22, 2001
EGALE, a national organization that advances equality and justice for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people, and their families, across Canada, renewed calls for action today in the wake of the brutal murder last Saturday of gay Vancouver...  Full Text

Droit au mariage pour les couples de même sexe
November 7, 2001
Montréal—À la veille de l’audition de la cause d’un couple d’hommes gais réclamant le droit de se marier devant la Cour supérieure du Québec, la Coalition québécoise pour la...  In French

Ontario Court Hears Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Challenges
November 5, 2001
One case involves a challenge to the refusal by the City Clerk of Toronto to issue a marriage licence to eight same-sex couples seeking the equal right to marry.  Full Text

B.C. Court Releases Decision in Same-Sex Marriage Case
October 3, 2001
In the first case of a landmark Canadian trilogy the BC Supreme Court held that to restrict marriage to heterosexuals is discriminatory, and contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, lesbians and gay men still cannot marry.  Full Text | In French

First step in struggle for State recognition of same-sex couples’ right to civil marriage
October 2, 2001
Montréal—The Quebec Coalition for Same-sex Relationship Recognition (“la Coalition québécoise pour la reconnaissance des conjoints et conjointes de même sexe”), a coalition of community groups, unions and...  Full Text | In French

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Affirmed at World Conference Against Racism
September 4, 2001
Durban, South Africa—As the NGO Forum preceding the World Conference Against Racism drew to a close, delegates from EGALE celebrated progressive statements incorporated in to the NGO Declaration and Program of Action.  Full Text | In French

EGALE Attends World Conference against Racism, Releases Report on the Intersection of Race and Sexual Orientation
August 24, 2001
On the eve of the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, taking place in Durban, South Africa, from August 31 to September 7, 2001, EGALE Canada released a report on the intersection of race and...  Full Text | In French

B.C. Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Challenge
July 23, 2001
On July 23, 2001, the Supreme Court of British Columbia will hear a landmark challenge to Canada’s marriage laws, brought by 3 same-sex couples (the 'BC Partners Group') and 5 further couples together with EGALE, the national lesbian, gay,...  Full Text

Big Brothers Changes Questionnaire to Remove Sexual Orientation Question
July 5, 2001
EGALE expressed support today for the decision of Big Brothers of Toronto to remove a question on sexual orientation from its screening questionnaire. EGALE is a national organization that advances equality and justice for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and...  Full Text

Saskatchewan’s Miscellaneous Statutes (Domestic Relations) Amendment Act is a Significant Step Towards Equality for Same-Sex Spouses
May 31, 2001
The national equality rights organization EGALE Canada welcomed today the introduction by the Saskatchewan Government of the Miscellaneous Statutes (Domestic Relations) Amendment Act. The Act amends twenty four pieces of legislation as a result of the...  Full Text

Supreme Court Rules: Evangelical University Teaching Graduates Can Hold Discriminatory Beliefs—So Long As They Don’t Act Upon Them
May 17, 2001
The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision today in B.C. College of Teachers v. Trinity Western University. The case concerns a decision by the B.C. College of Teachers not to approve a public school teacher training program by a private...  Full Text

Supreme Court of Canada to Release Decision in B.C. College of Teachers v. Trinity Western University
May 16, 2001
The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision tomorrow in B.C. College of Teachers v. Trinity Western University, which will consider a decision by the B.C. College of Teachers not to accredit a public school teacher training program by an...  Full Text

2001 Census to Recognize Same-Sex Couples
May 10, 2001
This year, for the first time ever, the 2001 Census will ask a question about same-sex relationships.  Full Text | In French

EGALE to Release to the Media Its Kit on the 2001 Census and Same-Sex Couples
May 9, 2001
This year, for the first time ever, the 2001 Census will ask a question about same-sex relationships.  Full Text | In French

The Netherlands Becomes First Country in World to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Legally Marry
March 31, 2001
Community groups, religious leaders and same-sex couples are celebrating the entry into force this weekend of Dutch legislation, which allows same-sex couples to legally marry. With this historic measure, the Netherlands will become the first...  Full Text

EGALE Supports Immigration Changes to Recognize Same-Sex Families
March 27, 2001
EGALE testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on Bill C-11 today, welcoming the inclusion of same-sex families in the “family class”, calling for stronger measures to protect refugees facing...  Full Text | In French

EGALE Appears before Immigration Committee to Demand Equal Immigration Rights
March 26, 2001
EGALE Canada, a national organization which advances equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, and their families, will testify tomorrow before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and will hold a Press...  Full Text

Stockwell Day Out of Touch: 'Unite The Right' Movement Must Not Be Founded on Bigotry
March 6, 2001
'Stockwell Day’s suggestion that a restrictive view of ‘family’ should underpin efforts to unite the right is out-of-touch and an insult to the values of Canadians,' said John Fisher, Executive Director of EGALE, a national...  Full Text

United Nations Draft Declaration Condemns “Sexual Orientation” Discrimination
February 27, 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights yesterday released a Draft Declaration for discussion and potential adoption at the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, to take place in...  Full Text | In French

EGALE Welcomes Proposed Immigration Changes to Recognize Same-Sex Families
February 22, 2001
In responding to the introduction into Parliament yesterday of Bill C-11, EGALE welcomed the federal government proposal to include same-sex partners within the “family class” in Canadian immigration law. EGALE is a national...  Full Text

Governor General’s Message to Same-Sex Couples Welcomed as a Statement of Respect
January 17, 2001
EGALE, a national organization which advances equality and justice for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people, today denounced the intolerant response of those objecting to the Governor General’s message of respect on the occasion of...  Full Text