Alberta Government Makes “Small Step” towards Equality for Same-Sex Couples
May 8, 2002
The Government of Alberta yesterday introduced two bills that will give same-sex couples some of the same rights and obligations as heterosexual couples. The Tory government proposes to do this by creating a new category of ‘adult...  Full Text

L’union civile
January 22, 2002
PRÉSENTÉ À LA COMMISSION DES INSTITUTIONS DE L’ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE DU QUÉBEC  In French

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

Letter to Chris Axworthy, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice
April 27, 2001
On behalf of EGALE, I am writing to support the proposed amendments to provincial legislation, which recognize same-sex couples. These amendments bring Saskatchewan’s legislation in line with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and...  Full Text

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

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

Legislation Amended by Bill 32
June 11, 1999
Workmen’s Compensation Act (R.S.Q., chapter A-3); Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (R.S.Q., chapter A-3.001); Act respecting financial assistance for education expenses (R.S.Q., chapter A-13.3); Legal Aid Act...  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

B.C. Introduces Same-Sex Spousal Legislation
June 10, 1997
The Government of British Columbia introduced legislation last week to include same-sex couples in the definition of “spouse” in the provincial Family Relations Act. The effect of the amendments will be to extend to same-sex...  Full Text

B.C. Introduces Same-Sex Spousal Legislation
June 6, 1997
The Government of British Columbia introduced legislation last week to include same-sex couples in the definition of 'spouse' in the provincial Family Relations Act. The effect of the amendments will be to extend to same-sex couples equal rights and...  Full Text

B.C. Recognition of Same-Sex Couples—Backgrounder
June 5, 1997
On May 1, the new federal child support guidelines came into effect which change the way child support payments are determined under the Divorce Act.  Full Text

Letter to Marion Boyd regarding Relationship Recognition
May 4, 1994
1994 is the International Year of the Family.  Full Text

Why opposing Bill 167 Will Lose You Votes
March 1, 1994
You’re an M.P.P., with an election approaching. The last thing you really want to get involved with at this time is something controversial like a gay rights bill, particularly one dealing with touchy issues like “spouse”...  Full Text