Supreme Court of Canada Unanimous in Saying Freedom of Expression Does Not Stop at the Border
20 décembre, 2000
On Friday, December 15, 2000, the Supreme Court of Canada, in its decision in the case of Little Sisters Book & Art Emporium v. Canada, declared as unconstitutional a part of the law that allowed Canada Customs to unfairly seize books from Little...  En anglais

EGALE Renews Call for Action on Lesbian and Gay Rights in Wake of Federal Election
28 novembre, 2000
The national organization EGALE today called upon the newly-elected Government to take steps to ensure continued progress on equality rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Canadians.  En anglais

Droits des gais et lesbiennes: certains partis ont préféré ne pas se mouiller
23 novembre, 2000
OTTAWA—Un organisme national a rendu public, jeudi, un questionnaire portant sur les droits des gais et lesbiennes, qu’il a fait parvenir aux députés avant le déclenchement des élections, puis aux leaders de...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Supreme Court of Canada Hears Challenge to Evangelical University’s Anti-Gay Policy
8 novembre, 2000
On Thursday, November 9, 2000, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear the case of B.C. College of Teachers v. Trinity Western University.  En anglais

Stock and Stock: Federal Leader Campaigning with Anti-Gay Candidate in Orillia Tonight
3 novembre, 2000
This evening, Canadian Alliance Leader Stockwell Day will be in the federal riding of Simcoe-North campaigning with Alliance candidate Peter Stock—a notoriously anti-gay candidate who has led the crusade to deny both same-sex couples and...  En anglais

Égale lancera sa trousse électorale sur les droits des lesbiennes et des gais
30 octobre, 2000
Mercredi prochain, ÉGALE, un organisme national de défense de l’égalité des droits des lesbiennes des gais, des bisexuels et des transgendéristes, tiendra une conférence de...  Texte intégral | En anglais

EGALE Responds to Canadian Alliance Platform: 'Agenda of Respect' a Sham
6 octobre, 2000
'New leader, new look, same old Reform Party prejudice', was the response to the Canadian Alliance policy platform today by EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere), a national organization which advances equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals...  En anglais

BC Court of Appeal Rules: Books Depicting Same-Sex Families Can Be Used in Classroom
20 septembre, 2000
The British Columbia Court of Appeal today released its decision in thecase of Chamberlain et al v. Surrey School Board. At issue was adecision by the Surrey School Board to ban three otherwiseage-appropriate books (Belinda’s Bouquet,...  En anglais

B.C. Goes to Court to Support Equal Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
20 juillet, 2000
The Government of British Columbia and EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere) announced today that they will be issuing legal proceedings to challenge any restrictions on the right of same-gender couples to choose to marry. The Government is...  En anglais

B.C. Supports Same-Sex Couples’ Right to Marry
20 juillet, 2000
The Government of British Columbia announced today that it is issuing legal proceedings to challenge any restrictions on the right of same-sex couples to marry. The Government is of the view that same-sex couples should have the equal right to marry,...  En anglais

B.C. Makes History: Supports Same-Sex Couples’ Right to Marry
29 mai, 2000
The Attorney General of B.C. has issued a written statement supporting the right of same-sex couples to marry, in response to an application for a marriage licence last Friday by EGALE Board-member Cynthia Callahan and her partner Judy Lightwater.  En anglais

EGALE Board-Member Applies for Marriage Licence, Calls for Full Legal Equality for Same-Sex Couples
26 mai, 2000
Cynthia Callahan, an EGALE Board member for British Columbia, and her partner Judy Lightwater, are applying for a marriage licence today at 11:30 a.m. PDT (2:30 p.m. EST) at the Vital Statistics office, 818 Fort Street, Victoria.  En anglais

Third Reading Vote Today on Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
11 avril, 2000
At 5:30 p.m. today, the House of Commons will vote at third reading on Bill C-23, the Modernizing Benefits and Obligations Act. The Bill amends 68 federal statutes to provide same-sex couples with equal rights and responsibilities as heterosexual...  En anglais

Amendment introduced to Bill C-23
22 mars, 2000
This afternoon, at Committee hearings on Bill C-23, the Government introduced an amendment to insert, as the very first clause in the Bill, an explicit definition that marriage is restricted to opposite-sex couples only. EGALE unequivocally opposes...  En anglais | Dossier TXT (EN)

EGALE Denounces Anti-Marriage Proposals as Justice Committee Concludes Consideration of Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
22 mars, 2000
The omnibus Bill to recognize same-sex relationships will be given clause-by-clause consideration by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights this afternoon. EGALE, the national organization committed to equality and justice for lesbians,...  En anglais

Audience devant La Cour Suprême: Little Sisters c. Douanes Canada
14 mars, 2000
Le jeudi 16 mars, une audience dans l’affaire Little Sisters Book & Art Emporium c. Douanes Canada aura lieu devant la Cour suprême du Canada. Dans cette affaire, la librairie « Little Sisters » de Vancouver...  Texte intégral | En anglais

EGALE to Appear before Justice Committee on Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
1 mars, 2000
EGALE, the national organization advancing equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people, will testify tomorrow before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.  En anglais

Législation omnibus sur les couples de même sexe: un grand pas en avant dans la reconnaissance de l’égalité juridique pleine et entière des gais et des lesbiennes
11 février, 2000
L’organisme national des droits à l’égalité ÉGALE (Égalité pour les gais et les lesbiennes) a accueilli favorablement le dépôt à la Chambre des communes du projet de loi visant...  Texte intégral | En anglais

EGALE and FEF to Respond to Introduction of Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
10 février, 2000
The Government of Canada will introduce tomorrow a Bill entitled “An Act to modernize the Statutes of Canada in relation to benefits and obligations”, expected to provide equal treatment to those in same-sex relationships....  En anglais

Egale to Respond to Introduction of Omnibus Same-Sex Legislation
10 février, 2000
The Government of Canada will introduce tomorrow a Bill entitled “An Act to modernize the Statutes of Canada in relation to benefits and obligations”, expected to provide equal treatment to those in same-sex relationships....  En anglais

ÉGALE et la fondation en faveur de l’égalité des familles remettent au gouvernement 6 500 cartes postales réclamant l’égalité des couples de même sexe
7 février, 2000
Les organisations égalitaires ÉGALE (Égalité pour les gais et les lesbiennes) et la Fondation en faveur de l’égalité des familles ont remis aujourd’hui à l’Honorable Hedy Fry, CP,...  Texte intégral | En anglais

Equality for Same-Sex Relationships
4 février, 2000
EGALE and Foundation for Equal Families to Present 6,500 Postcards to the Hon. Hedy Fry, PC, MP, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)  En anglais