Open Letter to Justice Minister
January 16, 2012
Egale Canada thanks The Honourable Robert Nicholson, P.C., M.P for his swift action regarding the legal validity of same-sex marriages.  Full Text | PDF File

Canadian Law - A Fickle Myth?
January 12, 2012
Have thousands of same-sex couples been misled by Canadian officials for nearly eight years, or has the federal government adopted a policy of surreptitiously attacking the rights of gays and lesbians through disingenuous legal interventions?  Full Text | PDF File

The two promises that would lead to chaos
January 12, 2006
Conservative leader Stephen Harper has promised, if he becomes Prime Minister, to introduce another vote on the definition of marriage, even though Parliament decisively dealt with this matter this past summer.  Full Text

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

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

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

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

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

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