Court Extends Equal Marriage to Newfoundland and Labrador
December 21, 2004
Today Chief Justice Derek Green of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador ordered that the definition of marriage in the province include same-sex couples. The case was brought by two same-sex couples: Jacqueline Pottle and Noelle Krista...  Full Text

Lakehead District School Board Fails Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students
December 20, 2004
After more than a year of efforts to persuade the Lakehead District School Board to properly implement their safe school and anti-harassment policies, a local family and other concerned citizens are asking the public to become aware of the serious...  Full Text

Equal Marriage Court Ruling Under Attack—Please Help
December 15, 2004
Last Thursday, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that all lesbian and gay Canadians should have the right to marry. The opponents to equal marriage were clearly ready for this response and have been inundating MP offices on Parliament Hill and in...  Full Text

Come Clean on Notwithstanding Clause, Mr. Harper
December 14, 2004
Today Stephen Harper announced the Conservative Party’s proposal to amend the government’s proposed equal marriage legislation. The amendments would make marriage a heterosexual-only institution and would relegate lesbian and gay...  Full Text

Supreme Court Upholds Equal Marriage Legislation
December 9, 2004
“The Supreme Court today gave a green light to the government’s proposed equal marriage legislation, reflecting Canadian values and Canadians’ commitment to fairness,” said Alex Munter, Co-Chair of Canadians for...  Full Text | In French

Calls from Some MPs to Use Notwithstanding Clause Out of Step with Canadian Values
December 9, 2004
The Supreme Court ruled today that the government’s proposed equal marriage legislation is within Parliament’s exclusive jurisdiction and consistent with the Charter. It also ruled that the Charter protects religious officials from...  Full Text

It’s Time for Parliament to Act
December 8, 2004
On Thursday, December 9, 2004, at 9:45 am, the Supreme Court will release its historic opinion on the Reference regarding the federal government’s legislation to permit same-sex couples to marry.  Full Text | In French

Egale Canada Marks World Aids Day
December 1, 2004
Egale Canada is marking World AIDS Day, an annual observance now in its 17th year. Canada’s national advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people wants to bring greater attention to the silent pandemic of HIV/AIDS.  Full Text

Equal Marriage Comes to South Africa
November 30, 2004
Today a five-judge panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa ordered that the common-law definition of marriage in South Africa be immediately changed to “the union of two persons to the exclusion of all others for...  Full Text

Egale Canada Joins Groups Protesting Bush Visit in Ottawa
November 29, 2004
Egale Canada will join the many other groups peacefully protesting the erosion of justice, freedom and equality in the United States and worldwide due to the policies of the recently re-elected President George W. Bush. Egale Canada will participate...  Full Text | In French

Hislop Wins Again
November 26, 2004
The Ontario Court of Appeal today largely upheld the January 19, 2004 decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, paving the way for awarding surviving spousal pensions to same-sex partners whose spouses passed away between 1985 and 1998. The...  Full Text | In French

Act Now! Anti-Equal Marriage Bill Update!
November 25, 2004
Last week we told you that Parliament may soon vote on legislation to restrict marriage to heterosexual couples. Private Members’ Bill C-268, introduced by Rob Moore, (Con) for Fundy, NB, would define marriage as “the lawful union...  Full Text | In French

“TDOR” honours those killed by intolerance
November 19, 2004
Egale Canada commemorates the November 20th Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) by bringing attention to the many transgender victims of violence fuelled by prejudice, hatred and intolerance. This is the second year in a row that this event is highlighted...  Full Text | In French

Act Now! Parliament to Vote on UnEqual Marriage!
November 19, 2004
Next Friday, November 26, Parliament will be asked to vote on a Private Members Bill (Bill C-268) which would define marriage as “the lawful union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.” We need your help. Please...  Full Text | In French

Surrey School Board Fails to Provide Safe Space
November 15, 2004
Today the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will begin its three-week hearing into a complaint against the Surrey School Board by local moms Carol Pegura and Kim Forster. The hearing, which takes place at 605 Robson Street, 11th floor, in Vancouver, results...  Full Text

Klein Intent on Wasting Taxpayer Money
November 10, 2004
On Monday, at the Alberta leaders’ debate, Premier Ralph Klein told the audience, “We will fight, I guess, and use whatever legal means are at our disposal to make sure the solemnization of marriage remains between a man and a...  Full Text

Court Extends Equal Marriage to Saskatchewan
November 5, 2004
Today Madam Justice Donna Wilson of the Family Law Division of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench ordered that the definition of marriage in Saskatchewan include same-sex couples. The order was not opposed by either the province of...  Full Text

Saskatchewan Same-Sex Couples to Hold Press Conference Following Court Decision on Equal Marriage
November 4, 2004
On 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 5, Madam Justice Donna Wilson of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench, Family Law Division will release her decision on extending equal marriage to same-sex couples in Saskatchewan. The plaintiff same-sex...  Full Text

Saskatchewan Court Reserves Equal Marriage Decision
November 3, 2004
Today Madam Justice Donna Wilson of the Family Law Division of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench reserved judgment on the issue of equal marriage in Saskatchewan. She advised she will render her decision this Friday, November 5 at...  Full Text

Saskatchewan Equal Marriage Case to Be Heard
November 2, 2004
On Wednesday, November 3, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench, Family Law Division will hear the case of four same-sex couples who are seeking the right to marry in Saskatchewan (Erin Scriven and Lisa Stumborg, Lenore Swystun and Kelley...  Full Text

Celebrate Intersex Awareness Day: October 26, 2004
October 25, 2004
Egale is pleased to support Intersex Awareness Day, an international day of grass-roots action to end shame, secrecy and unwanted genital cosmetic surgeries on intersex children. The date coincides with the the first public intersex demonstration on...  Full Text

New York State to Recognize Canadian Marriages of Same-Sex Couples
October 14, 2004
Yesterday the New York State and Local Retirement System announced it will treat Canadian marriages of same-sex couples the same as any other marriage for purposes of retirement benefits and obligations. The decision was communicated in a letter dated...  Full Text

Supreme Court Judges Peppered Equal-Marriage Opponents with Questions
October 7, 2004
The Supreme Court concluded hearings on the historic Reference of the federal government’s equal marriage legislation today. It heard from the Attorney General of Canada and an unprecedented 27 intervenors, including all of the couples and...  Full Text | In French

The Marriage Reference: It’s About Human Rights and Equality
October 5, 2004
At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, the Supreme Court will hear the historic Reference of the federal government’s equal marriage legislation. In addition to the Attorney General of Canada, there are an unprecedented 27 intervenors,...  Full Text | In French

Ontario Isolated and Alone in Refusing to Fund Sex Reassignment Surgery
October 1, 2004
Across Canada, Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) is covered by provincial health plans in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec and on a case-by-case basis in most Atlantic provinces. It had been covered in Ontario since 1969 until funding...  Full Text

Equal Marriage Supporters Speak
October 1, 2004
On Tuesday, October 5, 2004, Canadians for Equal Marriage and Egale will hold a press conference to provide background on the Supreme Court Marriage Reference. It will include speakers from various intervenors and other high-profile supporters of...  Full Text

Health Care for Transsexuals Denied
September 30, 2004
On October 1, 1998 the Provincial government removed funding for Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) without consultation with medical professionals or the transsexual community. Friday will be the sixth anniversary of the removal of funding for this...  Full Text

Community Groups Host Forum on Youth Poverty and Migration Issues
September 30, 2004
On October 2nd, 2004 youth as well as service providers for youth, advocates and community members will gather in Toronto for “Bent and unBroken” a one-day forum looking at migration and poverty issues affecting the queer, trans...  Full Text

Candidates sought for Egale’s Board of Directors
September 27, 2004
Egale Canada is currently seeking candidates to fill a vacancy in its Board of Directors. Candidates who are male or trans-identified from the National Capital Region (Ottawa and Gatineau) are invited to apply.  Full Text

Court Extends Equal Marriage to Nova Scotia
September 24, 2004
Today Justice Heather Robertson of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia ordered that the definition of marriage in Nova Scotia include same-sex couples. Neither the province of Nova Scotia nor the federal government opposed the order.  Full Text

Thursday is Celebrate Bisexuality Day
September 21, 2004
Egale Canada is pleased to announce that this Thursday, September 23 is Celebrate Bisexuality Day. It is an annual event, held on September 23 of each year, whose aim is to promote bi visibility and celebrate the wonderful diversity of bisexual lives.  Full Text

John Tory Win Makes Support for Equal Marriage Unanimous
September 19, 2004
John Tory has been elected leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. Mr. Tory solidly supports equal marriage for same-sex couples.  Full Text

Court Extends Equal Marriage to Manitoba
September 16, 2004
Today Mr. Justice Douglas Yard of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench ordered that the definition of marriage in Manitoba include same-sex couples. Both the province of Manitoba and the federal government had consented as to the form of the...  Full Text | In French

Manitoba Court to Rule on Equal Marriage
September 15, 2004
On Thursday, September 16, Mr. Justice Douglas Yard of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench will hear the case of three same-sex couples who are seeking the right to marry in Manitoba. The province and federal governments both support the...  Full Text

Celebrate Bisexuality Day
September 1, 2004
Celebrate Bisexuality Day, held on September 23 of each year, puts bisexuality on the map with its call to promote bi visibility and celebrate the wonderful diversity of bisexual lives.  Full Text

Egale Calls on Minister of Immigration to Deny Entry to Sizzla
August 25, 2004
In the interest of equality and protection of human rights, Egale Canada calls on Judy Sgro, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, to deny musician Miguel Collins (aka Sizzla) entry to Canada.  Full Text

Time for Federal Government to Be Clear and Promote its own Draft Legislation
August 17, 2004
Following reported comments by Justice Minister Irwin Cotler, before the Canadian Bar Association meeting yesterday in Winnipeg, Egale Canada called upon the Minister to provide clarity and be more assertive in advocating in favour of the equal...  Full Text

LGBT Young People Deserve Better
August 12, 2004
On today, the U.N. International Day of Youth, Egale Canada wishes to highlight that our country’s youth suffer to a greater degree than most Canadians the effects of homophobia, transphobia, racism and economic barriers.  Full Text

Landmark Court Ruling Means All Provinces and Territories Must Issue Marriage Licences to Same-Sex Couples
July 30, 2004
The Yukon Supreme Court just released its written reasons for the order it made on July 14 that gay couple Rob Edge and Stephen Dunbar be issued a marriage licence.  Full Text

Canadians for Equal Marriage Urges Feds to Consent to Divorce
July 21, 2004
It was widely reported today that a same-sex couple in Toronto is seeking a divorce, but that the Divorce Act as currently written does not contemplate that. The federal government sought to delay the hearing but the Ontario Superior Court rejected...  Full Text

Canadians for Equal Marriage Congratulates Feds for Consenting to Divorce
July 21, 2004
It was widely reported today that a same-sex couple in Toronto is seeking a divorce, but that the Divorce Act as currently written does not contemplate that. The federal government originally sought to delay the hearing but the Ontario Superior Court...  Full Text

Transsexual Former Police Officer Victim of Discrimination
July 16, 2004
Canada’s national advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people expressed anger and indignation today upon learning of the case of a transsexual former Toronto police officer, Bonnie Henderson. Upon revealing to her...  Full Text

Court Extends Equal Marriage to the Yukon
July 14, 2004
Today the Supreme Court of the Yukon Territory ruled that the Yukon Territorial Government must issue a marriage licence to gay couple Rob Edge and Stephen Dunbar and that a marriage between two persons of the same sex is a lawful and valid marriage...  Full Text | In French

Yukon Court to Hear Equal Marriage Challenge Today
July 13, 2004
Today the Supreme Court of the Yukon Territory will hear arguments from Jim Tucker and Martha McCarthy that gay couple Rob Edge and Stephen Dunbar should be issued a marriage licence and that a marriage between two persons of the same sex is a lawful...  Full Text | In French

Harper’s Claims to ‘Centrism’ Fall Flat
July 9, 2004
Claims by Stephen Harper at his first post-election caucus meeting that he plans to move the Conservatives closer to the political centre were greeted with scepticism by community advocates today.  Full Text | In French

Survey Finds Huge Increase in Support for Equal Marriage
July 1, 2004
A survey released today by the Centre for Research and Information on Canada and Environics showed a large jump in support for equal marriage for same-sex couples. An earlier survey, done in September 2003, showed 48% of Canadians in favour of equal...  Full Text

Election Increases Support for Equal Marriage in Parliament
June 29, 2004
Canadians have overwhelmingly rejected the extreme views of Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party and have instead voted for parties that embrace the Charter and will respect the human rights of gay and lesbian Canadians.  Full Text

Who Won A Clear Majority? Canada’s Charter of Rights!
June 29, 2004
Egale Canada celebrates the fact that a majority of Parliamentarians elected in yesterday’s federal election support equality and the values represented by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. At the same time, Canada’s national...  Full Text | In French

Get Involved! Go Vote!
June 26, 2004
I’m writing to urge you to vote this Monday and to do what you can to help candidates who support LGBT equality.  Full Text

Conservative Hidden Agenda Revealed by MP Randy White
June 25, 2004
Randy White, Conservative candidate in Abbotsford has promised his party will invoke the notwithstanding clause to get around court decisions it dislikes on social issues such as equal marriage and abortion. White pledged the Conservatives would...  Full Text

Progressive Groups to Unmask Conservative Candidate Peter Stock’s Extreme Views
June 22, 2004
With less than a week until the federal election, supporters of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms will come together to let the people of Simcoe North know about the extreme views of Conservative candidate Peter Stock. Stock was National Affairs...  Full Text

If This is What They Say in Public, What Would They Say Behind Closed Doors?
June 21, 2004
With one week until the federal election, a coalition representing millions of Canadians is calling on people concerned with human rights and equality to imagine a Conservative cabinet.  Full Text

Outlaws & Inlaws: Equality Gala 2004
June 21, 2004
On Tuesday June 22, 2004, Canadians for Equal Marriage, Egale Canada and ARC International will host their annual Equality Gala. The gala is a fundraising event for the fight for lesbian and gay rights both nationally and internationally.  Full Text

Equal Marriage Ad Campaign Launched
June 18, 2004
Canadians for Equal Marriage today launched its cross-country advertising campaign highlighting the problem with excluding same-sex couples from civil marriage and with any ‘separate but equal’ civil union. This advertising...  Full Text

Is It Necessary to Be a Heterosexual to Be a Full-Fledged Canadian?
June 18, 2004
In Quebec’s Eastern Townships today, Stephen Harper was asked by a reporter “you have been saying you would not hesitate to use the notwithstanding clause to prevent the use of rights, or the exercise of rights that have been...  Full Text

Be A Fly on the Wall as Prime Minister Harper’s Cabinet Debates Minority Rights
June 18, 2004
As Stephen Harper puts together his transition plans in the hope of winning a government on June 28, Canadians For Equal Marriage has put together the likely script for a potential Harper cabinet’s discussion of equality rights for lesbian...  Full Text

Open Letter on the Upcoming Election and the Equality Gala
June 17, 2004
With a federal election fast approaching, this is a crucial time for LGBT equality in Canada!  Full Text

Canadians for Equal Marriage Launches Cross-Country Ad Campaign
June 17, 2004
Canadians for Equal Marriage launches their cross-country Advertising campaign. CEM is a nation-wide, bilingual campaign made up of individuals and organizations from all walks of Canadian life and all political stripes... includes link to video.  Full Text

Harper Has No Credibility on Equality for Gay and Lesbian Canadians
June 15, 2004
Stephen Harper has said that the Charter equality guarantee does not protect all Canadians, and that sexual orientation in particular is not a protected ground of discrimination.  Full Text

Is Harper Saying Gays and Lesbians Have No Human Rights Under the Charter?
June 11, 2004
Stephen Harper told reporters yesterday that “sexual orientation is not included in the Charter.” Section 15 of the Charter states:  Full Text

Legal Experts say Charter Designed to Protect All
June 11, 2004
“Stephen Harper either doesn’t understand how our Constitution works or he’s misleading Canadians,” said Laurie Arron, Political Coordinator for Canadians for Equal Marriage. “To state that the Charter...  Full Text

Harper Has an Impoverished View of the Charter
June 10, 2004
Stephen Harper told reporters today that “sexual orientation is not included in the Charter.” He made similar statements in Parliament on September 16, 2003, saying that sexual orientation really means “sexual...  Full Text

Parliament Hill Gathering Asks Canadians to Reject Politicians Who Reject Equality
June 10, 2004
Hundreds of supporters of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms gathered on Parliament Hill at 12:30 today to mark the one-year anniversary of equal marriage in Canada and to speak against the current threat to Charter protection....  Full Text

Marking the 1st Anniversary of Equal Marriage in Canada
June 9, 2004
Supporters of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms will gather on Parliament Hill Thurs. June 10 to mark the one-year anniversary of equal marriage in Canada and to speak against the current threat to Charter protection. On June 10, 2003,...  Full Text

Conservative Policies Attract Senator Cools—She Has Long Record of Opposing Equality, Abortion, Feminism
June 9, 2004
It was reported yesterday that Senator Anne Cools has switched from the Liberals to the Conservatives.  Full Text

Asian Canadians For Equal Marriage (ACFEM)
June 8, 2004
On Friday June 11, Asian Canadians For Equal Marriage (ACFEM) will be officially launched at City Hall. ACFEM is a coalition of non-partisan, multi-faith organizations and individuals from diverse Asian Canadian communities that actively support human...  Full Text

Harper Wrong on Hate Crime Protection
June 8, 2004
It was reported that yesterday Stephen Harper called the term sexual orientation “legally vague.” He also pointed to his deputy Vic Toews’ comments regarding tax and education issues to deflect criticism about taking away...  Full Text

Harper Can Run But He Can’t Hide
June 6, 2004
At a platform lunch at the Toronto Congress Centre yesterday, representatives of Canadians for Equal Marriage once again asked Mr. Harper whether he would use the notwithstanding clause to take away the Charter rights of lesbian and gay Canadians. For...  Full Text

Gallant Calls for Stripping Away of Hate Crime Protection for Gays and Lesbians
June 6, 2004
It was reported today that Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant is calling for the removal of “sexual orientation” from laws protecting gay and lesbian people from hate propaganda. She claimed that the “caucus as a...  Full Text

Canadians for Equal Marriage Renews Call for Harper to Denounce the Use of Violence Against Gay and Lesbian Canadians
June 5, 2004
Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper, who made jokes about the roughing up of civil rights activists at a Conservative rally, needs to give Canadians some straight answers. Canadians for Equal Marriage will continue to seek answers from him today...  Full Text

Canaidans for Equal Marriage Calls on Harper to Denounce the Use of Violence Against Gay and Lesbian Canadians
June 4, 2004
Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper, who yesterday made jokes about the roughing up of civil rights activists at a Conservative rally, needs to give Canadians some straight answers.  Full Text

Altercation at Harper Rally in Guelph
June 3, 2004
Stephen Harper needs to tell Canadians whether he still holds the same view as when he was leader of the Canadian Alliance Party – that it is acceptable for the Parliament of Canada to take away the Charter rights of lesbian and gay people....  Full Text

Harper Again Refuses to Come Clean on Taking Away Charter Rights
June 3, 2004
This morning at the Hamilton Airport Stephen Harper again refused to reveal his intention to use the not withstanding clause against lesbian and gay Canadians. Harper needs to be honest with Canadian voters about his intentions.  Full Text

Egale Saddened by Ontario Decision to Kill Funding for Sex Reassignment Surgery
May 28, 2004
It has been widely reported that senior Ontario government officials stated the province will not go ahead and reinstate funding for sex reassignment surgery for transsexual people, but will instead wait for the results of a hearing before the Ontario...  Full Text

You Can Change the Outcome of the Next Federal Election
April 29, 2004
Last month Focus On The Family launched a $1.5 million campaign to elect 42 additional anti- gay marriage MPs, and to defeat those supporting equality. This kind of well-financed aggressive political targeting is very rare in Canada. Yesterday,...  Full Text

Canadians for Equal Marriage to Respond to Opponents’ Big Bucks Campaign
April 28, 2004
Canadians for Equal Marriage today launched its “Vote Equality 04” campaign at press conferences in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver.  Full Text | In French

Multi-city Press Conferences to launch Canadians for Equal Marriage Election Campaign
April 27, 2004
Canadians for Equal Marriage will launch their cross-country election campaign at press conferences on Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Canadians for Equal Marriage (CEM) is a nation-wide, bilingual campaign made up of individuals and organizations from all...  Full Text | In French

Statement of Support
April 26, 2004
On Monday, April 26, the Transition Support Group of the 519 Community Centre is holding a rally. Egale wishes to express its support. Egale believes that SRS is essential for the well-being of many trans-identified people. This procedure had been...  Full Text | In French

Buddhist Leaders Accept Equal Marriage
April 22, 2004
In an interview with the Vancouver Sun last weekend, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that while Tibetan Buddhism frowns on marriage for same-sex couples, “whether or not homosexual couples should be accorded a marriage status, should really...  Full Text

Rally Against Bill C-250: All Fear and No Substance
April 16, 2004
On Saturday, April 17, 2004, a rally is being organized on Parliament Hill to protest against Bill C-250, which organizers say seeks to criminalize the expression of opinions against homosexual behaviour.  Full Text | In French

Egale Stands Firmly Behind Svend
April 15, 2004
“We are all deeply saddened to hear about the orderal that Svend Robinson is now going through,” said Gilles Marchildon, Executive Director of Egale Canada. “Svend has been a bold and effective champion of equality and a...  Full Text | In French

Voice Your Support for Bill C-250
March 29, 2004
As you may know, Bill C-250 passed the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee last week and is now back to the Senate for third and final reading. The only problem is there is likely less time before the election call than it would normally...  Full Text | In French

Quebec Becomes Third Province to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
March 19, 2004
Montreal—In a landmark decision released this morning, the Quebec Court of Appeal quashed an attempt by the Catholic Civil Rights League to appeal the Hendricks decision of the Quebec Superior Court. The Court also lifted the suspension of...  Full Text | In French

Valentine‘s Day Event on the Canal for Same-Sex Marriages
February 13, 2004
In the spirit of celebration and romance, the Ottawa/Gatineau Chapter of Canadians for Equal Marriage will honour married same-sex couples...  Full Text

Canadians for Equal Marriage Responds to Announcement Regarding Marriage Reference
January 28, 2004
On Wednesday, January 28, 2004, Canadians for Equal Marriage will hold a press conference to respond to the Justice Minister’s announcement that the federal government will expand the Reference to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding...  Full Text | In French

Government Unnecessarily Delays Equality
January 28, 2004
Justice Minister Irwin Cotler announced today that the government will ask the Supreme Court to add a fourth question to the Reference, namely whether excluding same-sex couples is compatible with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms...  Full Text | In French

Belinda Stronach’s Support of Same-sex Marriage Reflects Widespread Support for Equality
January 22, 2004
Conservative leadership candidate Belinda Stronach has publicly come out in favour of giving same-sex couples equal access to civil marriage...  Full Text | In French

EGALE Saddened By Decision to Appeal Pension Case
January 19, 2004
Ottawa, January 19, 2004: The federal government has appealed the December 19, 2003 Hislop decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which awarded surviving spousal pensions to same-sex partners who lost their loved ones between 1985 and 1998.  Full Text | In French

Possible Flip-Flop on Equal Marriage
January 12, 2004
Canadians for Equal Marriage (www.equal-marriage.ca) needs you (and all your family and friends) to e-mail Paul Martin and Justice Minister Cotler right away.  Full Text

Don’t Leave Us Out in the Cold
January 9, 2004
Today, Canadians for Equal Marriage, a multi-partisan, broad-based pan-Canadian campaign to support the right of same-sex couples to equal access to civil marriage, will stage a media event following the end of the Cabinet meeting.  Full Text | In French

Don’t Leave Us Out in the Cold
January 9, 2004
Community groups expressed vehement opposition to rumours that the government may ask the Supreme Court if it can deny access to marriage itself, and instead implement a civil union registry.  Full Text | In French