Ontario’s 'Separate and Unequal' Regime to Be Challenged in Supreme Court of Canada
25 novembre, 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...  En anglais

Separate Is Unequal! No Separate Definition for Those in Same-Sex Relationships
3 novembre, 1999
EGALE understands that the federal government is currently consideringthe introduction of omnibus legislation to treat those in same-sexrelationships equally, and to bring its laws into conformity with theCharter of Rights. EGALE welcomes this...  En anglais

Ontario Introduces Omnibus Legislation, Refuses to Extend Definition of 'Spouse'
25 octobre, 1999
October 28, 1999 update: Legislation passed 3rd reading and received Royal Assent.  En anglais

BC Introduces New Same-Sex Laws, Commits to Omnibus Legislation
9 juillet, 1999
Subsequent to this release, the legislation passed Third Reading in the BC Legislature and received Royal Assent on July 15, 1999.  En anglais

Québec modifie la definition de « conjoint » dans 39 lois et réglements
11 juin, 1999
C’est avec plaisir et fierté qu’ÉGALE (Égalité pour les gais et les lesbiennes) félicite le gouvernement du Québec d’avoir adopté hier soir (à 21 h 30) le projet de loi 32, qui...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Québec Changes the Definition of “Spouse” in 39 Laws and Regulations
11 juin, 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...  En anglais

Québec Modifie la définition de « conjoint » dans 39 lois et réglements
11 juin, 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...  Texte intégral

EGALE to Appear before House of Commons Subcommittee on Tax Equity
26 mai, 1999
The national organization EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere), will testify tomorrow before the House of Commons Subcommittee on Tax Equity for Canadian Families with Dependent Children. EGALE will be submitting that an inclusinve...  En anglais

Reconnaissance des conjoints de fait de même sexe
26 mai, 1999
C’est avec joie que La Coalition gaie et lesbienne du Québec accueille le jugement de la Cour Suprême du Canada, reconnaissant les droits des couples de même sexe. Nous profitons de l’occasion pour...  Texte intégral

House of Commons Votes on Same-Sex Survivor Benefits
25 mai, 1999
The House of Commons is expected to vote today on Bill C-78, a Bill which will make numerous changes to the Public Service Superannuation Act, including extending survivor benefits to same-sex spouses.  En anglais

Supreme Court Rules: Same-Sex Couples Entitled to Equality
20 mai, 1999
In the landmark decision of M v. H & Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled today that the opposite-sex definition of “spouse” in Ontario’s Family Law Act is unconstitutional. The Court ordered that the law be changed to...  En anglais

Supreme Court of Canada to Release Decision in Landmark Gay Rights Challenge
18 mai, 1999
The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Thursday in M v. H & Ontario, which will determine whether the “opposite sex” definition of “spouse” in Ontario’s Family Law Act must be changed to provide equal...  En anglais

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Pride Festival Launches Its 1999 Campaign, Joining Forces With the Foundation for Equal Families, and Egale
3 mai, 1999
A joint press conference will be held Thursday, May 6, 11:00 am at the Charles Lynch Press Conference Room, (Room 130) Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Members of the press will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Foundation for...  En anglais

Appel à l’action : Immigration
14 mars, 1999
Le ministère de l’Immigration sollicite l’opinion des Canadiens au sujet de modifications importantes qu’il s’apprête à apporter à la Loi sur l’immigration et qui pourraient avoir des...  Texte intégral | En anglais

PM Waffles on Same-Sex Equality
20 janvier, 1999
The national lesbian and gay equality organization EGALE expressed its bitter disappointment today with comments by the Prime Minister indicating that he did not plan to move forward with amendments to recognize same-sex couples at this time.  En anglais

Ontario Government Appeals Same-Sex Pensions Ruling
12 janvier, 1999
The national lesbian and gay equality organization EGALE expressed its anger today at a recent announcement by the Ontario Government to appeal a same-sex pensions ruling issued by the Ontario Court (General Division) on December 8, 1998.  En anglais

Lesbian/Gay Groups Support Immigration Changes to Recognize Same-Sex Families
8 janvier, 1999
The national lesbian and gay organizations EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) and LEGIT (the Lesbian and Gay Immigration Task Force) welcomed today the recent government proposal to extend immigration regulations to include same-sex...  En anglais

Gay Community Launches Historic Federal Legal Challenge to Recognise Same-Sex Families
7 janvier, 1999
In a new pro-active strategy, the Foundation For Equal Families has served the Federal Government with an omnibus legal challenge of all federal laws that discriminate against gays and lesbians. Read the Foundation’s factsheets.  En anglais