Poll shows wide support for abortion rights, gay marriage

Ipsos Reid found that 62 per cent of people believe same-sex marriage "should be fully recognized and equal to conventional heterosexual marriage." Another 20 per cent said "it should be allowed to exist in civil law but not have the same legal weight as a conventional marriage." Just 18 per cent said "it is wrong and it should never be lawful."...

Canada.com • Jul 9, 2012

Tories seek to clarify message on same-sex marriage interpretation

Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said Thursday the federal government is looking at clarifying the law to allow non-resident gays and lesbians married in Canada the right to get divorced here even if their place of origin doesn't recognize them as a married couple. "I will be looking at options to clarify the law so that marriages performed in Canada can be undone in Canada," Nicholson said in a st...

Canada.com • Jan 13, 2012