Canada's House Approves Gay Marriage; Measure Expected to Become Federal Law by End of July
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TORONTO -- Canada's House of Commons voted Tuesday to legalize gay marriage, passing landmark legislation that would grant all same- sex couples in Canada the same legal rights as those in traditional unions between a man and a woman.
The bill passed as expected, despite opposition from Conservatives and religious leaders. The legislation drafted by Prime Minister Paul Martin's minority Liberal Party government was also expected to easily pass the Senate and become federal law by the end of July.See the full content of this document
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Canada's House Approves Gay Marriage; Measure Expected to Become Federal Law by End of July
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