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Gay Marriage

The Story of a Canadian Social Revolution

A history of the fight for same-sex marriage in Canada. Few issues have dominated recent Canadian politics like the legalization of same-sex marriage. As a political correspondent for The … ; 312 View
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Foreword by Hon. Martin Cauchon and Introduction by author

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From the decriminalization of homosexuality, the charter of rights and freedoms, same-sex couple adoption and the fight for marriage eqality this briefly outlines the underlying history of the … ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Blazing the Trail

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Provides a time-line of the fight for Marriage eqality in Canada from the 1970s through to the passing of Bill C-23 in 2000 which recognized same-sex common-law unions ; 27 $2.70 Add
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Gay Marriage Gathers Strength

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Breaks down the strengthening position of Gay Marriage through a closer look at some cases from Quebec and British Columbia in the late 90s and early 2000s ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Discriminatory — But Defensible?

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Judge Ian H. Pitfield of the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in 2001 that excluding gays and lesbians from the institution of marriage was discriminniatory under the charter of rights and … ; 25 $2.50 Add
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First Stirrings in Ottawa

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Examines the government’s appeal of the Ontario decision about redefining marriage, examines the supporters, opposers and arguments made. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Parliament Gets Involved

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examines the 2002-2003 standing committee on Justice and Human Rights in their examination and discussiong of same-sex marriage. ; 21 $2.10 Add
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The Turning Point

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Examines the BC Court of Appeal decision in 2003 and order a stay of application just as the Ontario courts did and how this tipped the scales in favour of same-sex marriage at the federal level. … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The New Power Balance

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Examines the debates among MPs as to Same-sex marriage giving voice to those in favour and those opposed and how the scales were tipped in the favour of change ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Jean Chrétien’s Conversion

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examines the change in opinion of Prime Minister Jean Chretien ; 12 $1.20 Add
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The Forces Regroup

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looks at the opposition to same-sex marriage’s response to the Ottawa decision and how they continued to fight it ; 18 $1.80 Add
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A House Divided

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The opposition forces get more organized and the division in the house of commons is thoroughly explored ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Paul Martin’s Delaying Tactic

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Paul Martin takes over leadership from Chretian and instiutes delaying tactics with regard to same-sex marriage. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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On the Campaign Trail

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examines the debates about same-sex marriage as they were tied to the 2004 election campaign of Paul Martin and Stephen Harper ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Sexual Orientation and Religion in Canada

Ligitation and Beyond

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Examination of the conflict between religious rights and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. 35 $3.50 Add
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The Supreme Court Has Spoken

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The Supreme Court’s decision in 2004 and answers to the four questions presented by the federal government are examined ; 20 $2.00 Add