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Article discussing the political battle over samesex marriage.

Provides support and information to people who choose not to marry, are unable to marry, or are making decisions about marriage.

Official summary of the ruling which legalized gay marriage in the province of Ontario. The definition of marriage is changed to \"the voluntary union for life of two persons to the exclusion of all others\". <small>(June 10, 2003)</small>

Article includes links to audio and video reports. <small>(June 10, 2003)</small>

Court of Appeal judgment allowing samesex marriages in the province, effective immediately. The remedy had been suspended until July 12, 2004, but in light of the availability of samesex marriage in Ontario, was altered. <small>(July 8, 2003)</small>

Full text of the opinion of the Court of Appeal. To remedy Charter violations of equality rights, the official definition of marriage is changed, effective immediately, to be the union of two persons. <small>(June 10, 2003)</small>

Toronto church conducting what is claimed to be the first legal samesex marriage in Canada.

Official statement of the Canadian Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) supporting the right of samesex couples to a legal marriage. Individual Meetings may perform samesex marriages, or not, as they see fit. (PDF file, 7K.) [PDF]

Film documentary in production and related information on how United States immigration laws affect same-sex couples.

Information on immigation legislation for gay and lesbian couples.