Perceptions: HUMAN RIGHTS

See also the large number of more specific headings used in this index; e.g., ADOPTION; EMPLOYMENT; GAY COUPLES; GAY MARRIAGE; LESBIAN COUPLES; PENSIONS (this is not a comprehensive list).

See also the broad related headings of DISCRIMINATION; INTOLERANCE; and HOMOPHOBIA, and their geographical subdivisions.

Gaze International [discussing the IGA, gay/lesbian international politics, and mentioning first IGA meeting in Canada in 1985]. By Bob Anaka.

P22 [1986]: 20 (27cm.)

Amnesty recognizing gays? [Canadian section passed resolution recommending work for release of persons jailed for advocating or practising homosexuality; hotly contested issue; now to be debated at international level]. By C.S.

P34 (July 22, 1987): 17 (32cm.)

Adopting gays and lesbians [at Amnesty International's International Council Meeting in Yokohama in September, a resolution that increases level of support for gays/ lesbians was passed; work still needs to be done; "consensus...seems to be that although the resolution is a major victory, the real actions taken by the group will be the test of whether the will is there to protect gay and lesbian prisoners"].

P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 22 (59cm.)

Svend in Moscow [two visits, during which Svend Robinson promoted gay/lesbian rights, first at International Gay and Lesbian Association meeting and second at Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe].

P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 23 (22cm.)

The march on Washington: the view from Saskatoon [report of author, who participated in the march]. By Ralph Wushke.

P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 6 (ca. 25cm.)

; see also, in International section, "The 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation," P81:29 [page misnumbered 26].

Left/Right/Out [discussion about blurring of political boundaries and movement towards political right in North America; etc.]. By Peter Millard.

P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 5 (55cm.)

International lesbians [Canadian delegation to New York preparatory meeting for United Nations Conference on Women, Beijing, has included sexual orientation in proposals to combat inequality; opposition to this by REAL Women and B.C. Reform MP Sharon Hayes; some supporters].

P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 28 (26cm.)

Do we believe we're equal? By Gens Hellquist.

P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 6 (43cm.)

Letters [response of a rural Saskatchewan gay to article in P107, "Do we believe we're equal?"].

P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 4 (17cm.)

Editorial [very briefly contrasting the Saskatchewan political climate of fifteen years earlier under Premier Grant Devine with that under the current NDP government; religious extremists in British Columbia, the United States, and in Saskatoon; the need to build alliances and to remain vigilant].

P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 3 (14cm.)

Amsterdam 1998 [a report by the author on attendance at an "international conference on Trade Unions, Homosexuality and Work"; "all of the Canadian delegates were struck by how much progress has been made in our country"]. By Donna Smith.

P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page)(Oct. 28, 1998): 8 (39cm.)

Editorial [emphasizing that, although there have been real changes for gays and lesbians, the "easy part has been accomplished and in the coming millennium we must tackle the hard issue of changing attitudes and environments"; etc.].

P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 3 (16cm.)

From where I sit [in which author expresses frustration with those who do not have a political view of their gayness, comments on parallels between gay rights and women's movement, and calls attention to Human Life International, a pro-life and anti-gay organization which he considers to be very dangerous; "as gay men we can not afford to forget that our fight is part of a larger social change"; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.

P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 5-6 (61cm.)

Don't drink the water [author discusses his coming out and frequent encountering of question of how he became gay; his impatience now with one-sided questioning; demand that straights explain why we are denied rights; title of article derived from report that Peruvian TV claimed water in a community caused all men to become homosexual]. By Jeff Dodds.

P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 5-6 (55cm.)

The Church, the prom and logic [in which author discusses the Marc Hall prom case against the Durham (Ontario) Catholic District School Board; more broadly, he discusses the policy shift of the Roman Catholic Church and fundamentalist Christian homophobes towards a more subtle "love the sinner, hate the sin" argument in their condemnation of homosexuality]. By Jeff Dodds.

P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 7-9 (63cm.)

Sexual orientation & the U.N. [brief newsnote reporting that "in March 2004, 53 nations will sit at the United Nations in Geneva to discuss, argue, vote and then publicly declare if they believe sexual orientation and gender identity are human rights or not"; International Lesbian and Gay Association has Web site with petition].

P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 29 (11cm.)

UN rights ["in 2003, Brazil, with support from Canada and 18 European countries, put forward a motion to affirm" GLBT human rights; resolution brought forward in United Nations Human Rights Commission, Geneva; Brazil has now withdrawn motion; great deal of opposition, "chiefly from Christian activist groups and from a number of predominantly Islamic states including Egypt, Libya, Pakistan, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Particularly strong opposition has emerged from the Organization of Islamic Conferences...as well as the Vatican"; etc.].

P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 28-29 (17cm.)

Are we there yet? [there have been many legal changes over the last years, but there are "still some significant realities"; author presents primarily three examples -- the use by George W. Bush in the American presidential election of fearmongering with respect to gay rights and gay marriage; the grim reality of lives of gay men and women in Moldova, despite gay rights protections in law forced on that country's government by the European Union; and a conversation with a young man met in a Toronto bar, a conversation of a type which he himself remembers having twenty years earlier; "maybe things haven't changed as much as I thought"]. By Jeff Dodds.

P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 6-7 (57cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- ALBERTA

Related heading: ALBERTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

[Alberta Attorney-General Neil Crawford "not willing to make the changes now" for gays]. From Globe and Mail.

P15 [1985]: 10 (13cm.)

Gay rights: Alberta [being a report on introduction of private member's bill by William Roberts, NDP MLA, to amend Individual Rights Protection Act to add sexual orientation]. By George Davison.

P25 [1986]: 29 (14cm.)

Alberta rights ["proposal by Alberta Labor Minister Elaine McCoy to extend human rights protection to gays and lesbians caused surprise, criticism; several commentators named]. By Shawn R. Mooney.

P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 19 (29cm.)

PWAs have rights [Alberta Human Rights inquiry ruled June 2 that firing employee because of AIDS a violation of human rights].

P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 7 (13cm.)

Commission complaints ["Alberta Human Rights Commission will begin accepting complaints of discrimination against HIV-infected people despite uncertainty about whether they are protected under provincial law"].

P51 (v7n6)(Aug. 23, 1989): 7 (19cm.)

[Letter of reply from Alberta Minister of Labour, Elaine McCoy, to Don McNamee regarding inclusion of sexual orientation protection under Alberta's Individual's Rights Protection Act].

P51 (v7n6)(Aug. 23, 1989): 20 (24cm.)

No rights in Alberta [Getty government amended Individual Rights Protection Act March 13, but protection not extended to gays/lesbians; etc.].

P56 [misnumbered 55](v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 9 (40cm.)

An uphill battle ["the majority of people in Alberta agree that gays and lesbians should be included in Alberta's human rights legislation..., [but] the Conservative government seems intent on denying equality on the basis of sexual orientation"; etc.].

P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 11-12 (46cm.)

[Alberta Human Rights] Commission picketed [in Edmonton by members of Gay and Lesbian Awareness (GALA); Commission "has refused to make a decision on whether they support equality for gays and lesbians...."].

P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 11 (36cm.)

Vriend goes to court [Delwin Vriend is suing Alberta government; intent is to force inclusion of sexual orientation in Alberta's Individual Rights Protection Act].

P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 10-11 (18cm.)

A big step in Alberta [Alberta Human Rights Commission announced Dec. 7 would take and investigate complaints re sexual orientation discrimination; unwilling to wait for Alberta government to amend Individuals Rights Protection Act; action prompted by Ontario decision (Birch/Haig) that Canadian Human Rights Act unconstitutional; minister responsible for Commission, Dianne Mirosh, attacks decision; etc.]

P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 12 (55cm.)

Dark Ages in Alberta [with respect to recognition of gays/lesbians].

P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 10 (64cm.)

Alberta summit [2nd Annual Gay and Lesbian Conference, the "Alberta Summit," to be held in Red Deer, Oct. 23, 1993; a trade fair and summit meeting; main agenda item concerns justification for including sexual orientation in Individuals Rights Protection Act of the province; etc.].

P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 12 (17cm.)

Rights in Alberta? [Alberta gays and lesbians may soon have rights protected; on April 12, 1994 Judge Anne Russell of the Court of Queen's Bench ruled that words "sexual orientation" must be read into the Individuals Rights Protection Act; this is result of court challenge by Delwin Vriend; province has 30 days to appeal; presentation of opinions of some Alberta politicians].

P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 11 (66cm.)

Ruling being appealed [Alberta government announced May 5 that would appeal ruling of judge Anne Russell that would protect gays/lesbians; she ruled that the province's Individuals Rights Protection Act was inconsistent with Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms].

P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 13 (14cm.)

Alberta battle [panel appointed by government has recommended protecting gays/ lesbians in Individuals Rights Protection Act; Alberta Conservative government resists change; etc.].

P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 12 (25cm.)

Afraid to pay the price [Alberta gay rights group says government's fear of right-wing backlash is blocking equal rights for Alberta gays/lesbians; comments follow meeting with Community Development Minister Gary Mar, who says government will wait for Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Delwin Vriend case]. Report from Lethbridge GALA Occasion.

P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 14 (18cm.)

Still no rights [Alberta Court of Appeal ruled Feb. 23 that government does not have to amend provincial Individual Rights Protection Act to protect gays/lesbians from discrimination; overturned lower court decision; ruling by Justice John A. McClung]. P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 12 (48cm.)

Vriend defense fund [for appeal to Supreme Court of Canada].

P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 10 (21cm.)

Things may change [primarily comments on the Delwin Vriend case in the Supreme Court of Canada, on which two days of hearings began November 4, 1997; Supreme Court expected to decide in new year].

P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 10 (66cm.)

Rights coalition formed [following demise of the Calgary Lesbian and Gay Political Action Guild (CLAGPAG), the Coalition on Human Rights in Alberta has been formed; etc.].

P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 12 (25 cm.)

From where I sit [in which author writes of Albertans' reaction to Supreme Court decision on Vriend and also the agenda of a right-wing group, Promise Keepers, which had recently held a rally in Saskatoon]. By Jeff Dodds.

P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 4-5 (51cm.)

An interview with Delwin Vriend [who was fired from his King's College, Edmonton, job when his homosexuality became known; case to Supreme Court of Canada]. Interviewed by Garnet Woloschuk.

P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 6-7 (81cm.)

"Ha, ha, I win!" [report of the decision of Supreme Court of Canada on April 2, 1998 in Delwin Vriend case; history of the case; reactions to the ruling; etc.].

P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 11-12 (87cm.)

Once more in Alberta [newsnote that "two lesbian couples...are challenging Alberta's adoption rules which prohibit lesbians and gays from adopting children"; Liberal social critic, Linda Sloan, reported to support the challenge; Hermina Dykxhoorn, president of Alberta Federation of Women United for Families and Roy Beyer, of Canada Family Action Coalition, oppose adoption; etc.].

P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 10 (28cm.)

Doing it again [Alberta premier Ralph Klein threatens use of "notwithstanding" clause if courts rule legislation unconstitutional because discriminatory against gays/ lesbians; on February 25 introduced Domestic Relations Amendment Act, but "specifically excludes same-gender couples"; comments and further details].

P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 10 (28cm.)

It never ends [concerning gay/lesbian equality debate in Alberta; Alberta government has refused to include gay relationships in new Domestic Relations Act; government has suggested will establish registry for non-married couples; comments and recommendations of Equal Alberta, a gay rights advocacy group; other government policy statements concerning gays].

P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 10 (48cm.)

Klein will study matter [Alberta Premier Ralph Klein's response to Supreme Court ruling that, in Ontario, gay/lesbian couples must be included in family law legislation (M v. H case); comments about government position regarding gay adoption, fighting in caucus by traditionalists, etc.].

P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 21 (28cm.)

Waiting for the outcome [newsnote that court decision expected soon in Alberta on whether non-biological parent in relationship will be permitted to adopt; result of suit by two lesbian couples; additional comments].

P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 12 (19cm.)

Adoption victory [in Alberta; two lesbian couples had gone to court when non-biological partner was refused right to adopt partner's biological child; details and brief background; reactions].

P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 14 (29cm.)

Team honoured ["legal team that successfully fought the Delwin Vriend case to... Supreme Court of Canada" honoured in Edmonton ceremony; received Suzanne Mah Award from Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission; details, with names].

P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 10 (22cm.)

Be like Mike [report that Equal Alberta group urged Alberta's Ralph Klein government to follow lead of Ontario's Conservative Mike Harris government in legislating lesbian/gay rights and protections; over 1,000 postcards presented; "Klein said he would not emulate Harris"; etc.].

P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 11 (31cm.)

Vriend anniversary [Equal=Alberta and EGALE planning anniversary celebration of Delwin Vriend's Supreme Court victory two years ago; brief details and contact information].

P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 14 (14cm.)

Klein supports equality [report that Brent Johnson successful in court fight to have Alberta's Intestate Succession Act declared unconstitutional; Johnson's partner, Larry Sand, had died without a will; more general comments on Ralph Klein having "come out in support of gay and lesbian rights" and report that he had been shocked at sentiments expressed in the messages sent to him following the Vriend court victory; etc.].

P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 19 (34cm.)

Getting into the Act [very brief newsnote stating that "it appears that even the Conservative government in Alberta is preparing to amend domestic partnership laws...to cover same-sex relationships"; this follows on Brent Johnson case in Alberta concerning Intestate Succession Act; no indication on when legislation might be introduced].

P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 14 (14cm.)

Equality in Alberta? [recent report to province recommends same legal benefits to same-sex couples as are available to married couples so as to comply with Charter; other details].

P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 13 (17cm.)

No marriage, please [newsnote that Alberta Premier Ralph Klein has indicated he is prepared to use "notwithstanding" clause of Charter of Rights and Freedoms against same-sex marriage; etc.].

P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 14 (16cm.)

Suing Ralph [thirteen have filed human rights complaint against Alberta government for refusing to recognize "same-sex couples that have health care coverage through employee benefit plans"; suit spearheaded by Alberta Human Rights Commission; other details].

P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 12 (29cm.)

It's official [newsnote that Alberta government has proclaimed the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act, "which provides the same rights and responsibilities for people in 'unmarried, committed relationships' as those in opposite-sex common-law relationships"; proclaimed June 1/03; amends 68 laws addressing relationship issues].

P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 20 (16cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- BRITISH COLUMBIA

No benefits [Timothy Knodel suing B.C. government "over right of his now-deceased lover to have been enrolled in the provincial medicare plan as a dependent spouse; late lover, Ray Garneau; employer, University Hospital, had turned down his application].

P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 17 (18cm.)

Denial of benefits a violation [British Columbia Medical Services Commission ordered to include same-sex couples in definition of spouse; ruling by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Anne Rowles in September; this is a result of case of Timothy Knodel, seeking benefits for partner, Ray Garneau; Medical Commission had refused benefits; lawyer for Commission said would likely appeal Justice Rowles's decision].

P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): 12 (42cm.)

Rights in B.C. [British Columbia becomes seventh province/territory in Canada to ban discrimination on basis of sexual orientation; "new act introduced into legislature on June 8 [1992] and four days later it was passed. All that is needed now...is to have it proclaimed"; etc.]

P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 17 (29cm.)

Can't win for winning [Joshua Gavel's medical coverage had been terminated by British Columbia when was decided that relationship with Brian Ritchie was spousal and discrimination charge laid against B.C.; Revenue Canada accepts dependency status, but there might still be reassessment].

P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 20 (19cm.)

. SEE ALSO earlier stories under names of individuals

Council appointee [brief newsnote that Doug Eastwood appointed to Council of Human Rights, in British Columbia].

P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 14 (8cm.)

Lesbian heads commission [Mary-Woo Sims appointed chief commissioner of the new British Columbia Human Rights Commission; brief background information on Sims].

P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 22 (12cm.)

Spousal rights coming [in British Columbia; NDP government has introduced "bill that would grant equal rights to same-gender couples"; Bill 31 has passed first reading "and there is little doubt that it will become law"; information on support for and objections to the legislation; etc.].

P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 23 (53cm.)

Transgendered rights [British Columbia Human Rights Commission recommending to provincial government the protection of gender identity in human rights code; background information].

P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 23 (16cm.)

BC grants benefits ["British Columbia government has become the first government to grant pension benefits to same-sex couples without having to be taken to court"; reactions; other details].

P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 26 (25cm.)

More B.C. rights [now same death benefits; acts being updated "will give greater rights in the areas of inheritance, redress of wrongful death of a spouse, and assistance in probate issues"; B.C. "has also granted same-sex couples equal rights in child custody, access and maintenance issues, and B.C. civil servants also enjoy equal pension benefits"].

P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 27 (23cm.)

B.C. redefines "spouse" [newly-proclaimed Definition of Spouse Amendment Act; expands definition to "legislation in the areas of wills, estates, inheritance and other laws relating to the death of a spouse"; part of ongoing process of changes; reactions, other details].

P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 24 (30cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- CANADA

Related headings: e.g., CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS; CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACT; CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Sexion 15 & your rights [including excerpts from and criticism of discussion paper released by Saskatchewan Justice Minister, Gary Lane].

P12 [1985]: 9-10 (54cm.)

Gay human rights: MP Svend Robinson says now is the time to demand government action. By Svend Robinson.

P21 [1986]: 5-6 (53cm.)

[Parliamentary Committee on Equality Rights recently presented its report, Equality for All; summary of recommendations; announcement of letter-writing campaign to encourage government to support recommendations]. By Gens Hellquist.

P21 [1986]: 7-8 (34cm.)

Forum: an opinion [voicing need for a "national organization or coalition of lesbian and gay organizations...to [mount] challenges in the courts" for gay/lesbian equality rights; still much discrimination]. By Gens Hellquist.

P22 [1986]: 8 (36cm.)

Equality for All [review of results some time after government issued response to equality reform recommendations]. By Bob Anaka.

P23 [1986]: 3-4 (44cm.)

Forum: an opinion [being a letter by Neil Richards to the editor of the Prince Albert Herald newspaper regarding an earlier letter published by the Herald from Roger Armbruster to federal justice minister, John Crosbie, objecting to plans by federal government to discourage discrimination based on sexual orientation].

P24 [1986]: 28-29 (40cm.)

Out of the spotlight but not forgotten [concerning the "Equality for All" campaign and need to sustain efforts towards Canadian human rights legislative change; discussion of RCMP and Armed Forces issues]. By Bob Anaka.

P25 [1986]: 3-5 (79cm.)

[Body Politic reports that Thomas Schuck, Saskatoon lawyer, removed from Canadian Human Rights Tribunal; no reason given, but he publicly criticized a recommendation for protection of gays (compiler note: see also under SCHUCK, THOMAS for additional information)].

P26 [1986]: 8-9 (11cm.)

So says Avram [who objects to decision of federal government to prohibit discrimination on basis of sexual orientation; critical response by Neil Richards in letter to Regina Leader-Post editor].

P27 [1986]: 25 (32cm.)

Gay politics [Svend Robinson in Alberta for meetings and campaigning for NDP candidate; Robinson's comments on federal government and "Equality for All" sexual orientation issue and on "porn bill"; etc.]. By G. D.

P28 [1986]: 27 (20cm.)

Editorial: Crucial time at hand ["long awaited response to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on Equality Rights is expected to be introduced any day in the House of Commons"; "must work to ensure that legislation is passed guaranteeing our rights" as well as working against censorship/inappropriate anti-pornography legislation]. By The [Perceptions] Collective.

P32 (April 29, 1987): 3 (31cm.)

Svend Robinson at the U of S [report of talk by MP Svend Robinson on sexual orientation and human rights, given at University of Saskatchewan, March 9]. By Richard Nordahl.

P32 (April 29, 1987): 9-10 (50cm.)

GCR [Gay Community of Regina] fights for rights [its Human Rights Committee to work for gay/lesbian equality in Saskatchewan and across Canada; chair, Kerry Barrett]. By K. G. Barrett.

P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 3-4, with correction P37, p. 35 (ca. 64cm.)

Human rights award [established to honour Carole Geller].

P38 (Jan. 13, 1988): 10 (11cm.)

Lobby grows [Coalition meets and adopts goals of working for Saskatchewan sexual orientation legislation, to support Charter developments to protect gays and lesbians and to educate public on human rights]. By Gens Hellquist.

P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 4 (22cm.)

Commentary -- a personal viewpoint [Supreme Court declares abortion law unconstitutional; gives hope for gay/lesbian rights]. By Gens Hellquist.

P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 7-8 (46cm.)

Whatever measures are necessary: a celebration of patience [March 3, 1988 reception in Parliament Buildings "to call for federal protection of gay rights and to congratulate MP Svend Robinson for his dramatic coming out"; Laurier Lapierre also affirmed his gay identity]. From GO Info, April 1988.

P40 (April 13, 1988): 27 (33cm.)

Supreme Court challenge [EGALE awarded $25,000 through Court Challenges Program to prepare gay/lesbian discrimination cases under Charter equality to be brought to high courts; Canadian Human Rights Act, Canada Health Act, Immigration Act, and Criminal Code will be studied]. By Michael Smith.

P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 3-4 (44cm.)

Gay couple fights back [James Egan and John Nesbit, of Courtenay, B.C.; Court Challenges Program announced will provide funds to launch case re spouses' allowance under Old Age Security Act]. From Ottawa Citizen.

P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 24 (28cm.)

40 years of love & activism [James (Jim) Egan and John (Jack) Nesbit -- biographical details and information about their legal challenge regarding pension discrimination in the Old Age Security Act; booklet, Jim Egan, Canada's Pioneer Gay Activist, now available]. By Harry Hill; reprinted from Angles.

P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 4-6 (97cm.)

Support for gay rights [report of EGALE-Regina reception March 2 "to push for legislation on a national and provincial level to guarantee lesbian and gay equality rights"].

P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 6 (26cm.)

Victory for gay couple [Brian Mossop denied bereavement leave to attend lover, Ken Popert's, father's funeral; complaint ruling by Canadian Human Rights Commission was that gay couples may constitute a family; etc.]. From Xtra!

P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 19 (31cm.)

REAL Women [an anti-gay group] protested [against by coalition of Ontario and Quebec groups; objections to funding of REAL Women conference by federal government; many gay/lesbian organizations protest; Chantel Devine, wife of Saskatchewan premier, Grant Devine, was one of speakers at REAL Women conference].

P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 20 (33cm.)

Promises, promises [Doug Lewis, Justice Minister, says he intends to amend Canadian Human Rights Act in early 1990; would not commit to inclusion of sexual orientation].

P52 (v7n7)(Oct. 4, 1989): 10 (26cm.)

Rights for inmates [Les Beau and Tim Vesey [i.e., Veysey] challenge denial of visits from same-sex spouses].

P52 (v7n7)(Oct. 4, 1989): 10 (17cm.)

$25,000 award [to Gilles Fontaine for lost wages and "hurt feelings" by federal human rights tribunal; Fontaine had been fired from job as cook with Canadian Pacific Railway road gang when boss found he had AIDS virus].

P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 7 (13cm.)

Anti-gay appeal [Treasury Board appealing bereavement leave decision in favor of Brian Mossop; REAL Women, Salvation Army, Evangelical Fellowship, Focus on the Family, and Pentecostal Church have banded together to work to have decision overturned].

P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 11 (8cm.)

Conjugal visits O.K. [Federal Court of Canada rules on Timothy Veysey, Les Beau case].

P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 11 (28cm.)

Farewell to the 80's [general discussion of the decade of the 1980s in relation to gay/lesbian issues is presented, with emphasis on AIDS, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and legislative protection for sexual orientation, and commercialization and diversity within the gay/lesbian community]. By Gens Hellquist.

P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 4-5 (123cm.)

Human rights tribute [Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Inc. "looking for participants in a national project to construct the world's first tribute to human rights"; work "now well underway in...Ottawa on...a granite and concrete sculpture measuring half a city block...."].

P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 11 (38cm.)

Amendments coming? [to Canadian Human Rights Act; government consultations with various departments; gay/lesbian groups encourage letter writing to MPs and Justice Minister; etc.].

P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 11 (54cm.)

Ruling being appealed [by federal government; prison inmate, Timothy Versey [i.e., Veysey] charged that denial of same-sex partner, Les Beau's, visits were discriminatory; Federal Court of Canada agreed; government appealing; expected June hearing].

P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 17 (14cm.)

Lovers first visit [Les Beau visits Timothy Veysey in prison; last November Justice Jean-Eudes Dubé of Federal Court of Canada ruled discrimination against Corrections Canada; federal government has launched an appeal].

P57 (v8n4)(May 30, 1990): 17 (23cm.)

We're not family [Federal Court of Appeals rules Brian Mossop not entitled to bereavement leave to attend lover, Ken Popert's, father's funeral; earlier Canadian Human Rights tribunal had ruled in Mossop's favor; Appeals Court says sexual orientation not prohibited ground of discrimination under Canadian Human Rights Act].

P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 18-19 (31cm.)

Two strikes [federal government loses appeal to Federal Court of Appeals over right of same-sex conjugal visits; Timothy Veysey, inmate; lover, Les Beau; government has 30 days to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada].

P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 19 (22cm.)

We are family [Brian Mossop -- Ken Popert bereavement leave issue: appeal court overturned decision of human rights tribunal; Canadian Human Rights Commission will ask for leave to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada].

P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 12 (25cm.)

Scared to debate [it is claimed by Conservative MP Bruce Halliday that government "afraid to introduce legislation to better protect...disabled because they would be drawn into a debate on gay and lesbian rights"; Svend Robinson appalled by government's betrayal of promise "made over four years ago to protect gays and lesbians"].

P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 19 (25cm.)

Ruling upheld [Federal Court of Appeals upholds Canadian Human Rights Commission decision that CP Rail discriminated against Gilles Fontaine by firing him as cook when learned he had AIDS].

P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 9 (15cm.)

Conference a sham [federal Conservative government-sponsored conference on human rights denounced; in March, will be five years since federal government promised "to take whatever measures are necessary to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in relation to all areas of federal jurisdiction"; etc.]

P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 11-12 (47cm.)

Time for action [once again, appears that long-promised changes to Canadian Human Rights Act may be tabled; Svend Robinson emphasizes importance of writing one's MP, Justice Minister Kim Campbell, and PM Brian Mulroney; etc.].

P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 18 (53cm.)

Are we family? [Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear Brian Mossop bereavement leave denial case].

P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 24 (13cm.)

Editorial [providing clear warning that the conservative, homophobic, fundamentalist Christian right is well organized and well funded and that gays and lesbians must not be complacent regarding the need to counter hateful campaigns in moving towards human rights goals].

P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 3 (14cm.)

Landmark ruling [Ontario judge, Mr. Justice Joseph McDonald, ruled Sept. 23, 1991, that Canadian Human Rights Act unconstitutional because does not protect gays and lesbians from discrimination; law had been challenged by Graham Haig and Joshua Birch; continuation of wait for federal Progressive Conservative government to act and legislate protection].

P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 18 (37cm.)

Another study [Progressive Conservative government of Brian Mulroney appears once again to be backing away from action on protection against sexual orientation discrimination; nearly six years since Justice Minister John Crosbie's promise].

P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 17 (30cm.)

Not traditional couple [Jim Egan and John Nesbit case regarding refusal of federal government to grant spousal allowance to Egan's 40-year lover after Egan turned 65; Federal Court judge, Leonard Martin, refused request; decision will be appealed].

P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 17 (34cm.)

Where our politicians stand [PC government promised six years ago to take "whatever measures necessary" to protect gay/lesbian human rights; still no change to Canadian Human Rights Act; last fall all MPs and senators reminded in letter mailed from Victoria, B.C.; just over 80 replied [out of 400]; results of survey].

P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 4-5 (83cm.)

Out/Rights conference [co-ordination committee of "Out/Rights" has announced that Second Pan-Canadian Conference on Lesbian and Gay Rights will be held in Vancouver, October 9-11; six preliminary themes presented; etc.].

P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 18 (27cm.)

; with additional note, titled "National Conference," in P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16/92): 22 (21cm.)

Lobby update [MP Svend Robinson in "his recent Ottawa Report" provides a list of the stances of MPs with respect to Canadian Human Rights Act amendment regarding sexual orientation; many MPs still have not replied or have not been contacted; request for information about these MPs, if known; more than 20 names of MPs from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba given, with their stances].

P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 10 (17cm.)

Any time now ["federal Progressive Conservative government is finally moving towards honouring their six year old promise" re sexual orientation; in 1985 a parliamentary committee recommended making sexual orientation discrimination illegal; in 1986, PC government promised to accept the recommendation; comments of various politicans and officials].

P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 17 (41cm.)

Being stonewalled [conflicting signs from federal Conservative government over amendment of Canadian Human Rights Act re sexual orientation; move promised over six years ago].

P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 17 (29cm.)

Decision reserved [by Supreme Court of Canada in Brian Mossop bereavement leave case; some quoted comments of legal counsel and of one justice].

P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 18-19 (28cm.)

Judges given limited powers ["Supreme Court ruled July 9/92 that judges have limited powers to extend social benefits and laws that they find discriminatory...."; unanimous ruling; potential for effect on gays/lesbians; etc.].

P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 20 (15cm.)

Vancouver is Proud to Host Outrights / Les droits visibles, Second Pan-Canadian Conference on Lesbian & Gay Rights, October 9, 10, 11, 1992, Robson Square Media Centre, Vancouver, B.C....[giving purpose of the conference and partial list of workshops/panels; etc.] [display advertisement].

P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 2 (18cm.)

Act unconstitutional [in landmark decision August 6, 1992, Ontario Court of Appeals declared Canadian Human Rights Act unconstitutional because it does not protect against sexual orientation discrimination; decision resulted from complaint by Ottawa gay activist, Graham Haig, and of Joshua Birch, who was forced out of Air Force when discovered he was gay; activists now watching to see action Ottawa will take; etc.].

P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 20 (48cm.)

[Letter from John Anderson, chair of Board of Directors, Canadian AIDS Society, to federal Minister of Justice, Kim Campbell, regarding continuing inaction on amending Canadian Human Rights Act re sexual orientation].

P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 4 (33cm.)

Decision won't be appealed [federal PC government has decided not to appeal Ontario Court of Appeal decision that Canadian Human Rights Act is unconstitutional because it doesn't protect gays/lesbians; Justice Minister Kim Campbell says she is dropping plans to amend the act now because, she claims, court decision makes amendment unnecessary; some displeased by her decision].

P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 14 (37cm.)

Six years after [Justice Minister Kim Campbell reverses decision of a few days earlier; tables legislation to change Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination against gays/lesbians; announces amendments would contain "marital status" definition that would exclude gays/lesbians; etc.].

P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 19 (53cm.)

Supreme Court defeat [Brian Mossop bereavement leave case that began in 1985 with complaint to Canadian Human Rights Commission was ruled on by Supreme Court of Canada February 26, 1993; 4 to 3 vote that Mossop had not been discriminated against; background and additional information given].

P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 13 (52cm.)

Rights through Senate? [bill to add sexual orientation to Canadian Human Rights Act introduced in Senate by Noel Kinsella; Bill S-15 introduced on Dec. 1, 1992; differs from Kim Campbell's Bill C-108 in that contains only sexual orientation amendment; etc.].

P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 20 (14cm.)

Liberal promises [new Liberal justice minister, Allan Rock, in interview before Christmas said new Liberal government committed to changing federal human rights law to protect gays/lesbians against discrimination; would review various benefits programs; etc.].

P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 19 (44cm.)

Changing the act [Canadian Liberal government Justice Minister Allan Rock says will introduce legislation to amend Canadian Human Rights Act; may come as early as June; also looking at other changes to legislation; Liberal MP Hedy Fry tells Angles that Rock is going to amend Act; Yorkton-Melville Reform MP, Garry Breitkreuz, is concerned about the amendments].

P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 19 (40cm.)

Rebellion brewing [Justice Minister Allan Rock facing rebellion from backbench Liberals over plan to amend Canadian Human Rights Act to protect gays/lesbians from discrimination; among those opposed to legislation are Liberal MPs Roseanne Skoke, Tom Wappel, Derek Lee, and Rex Crawford; REAL Women also opposing change].

P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 21 (32cm.)

Rock avoids issue [Justice Minister Allan Rock has been avoiding specifics about same-sex benefits, although he has reaffirmed his commitment to press ahead with the amendment to the Canadian Human Rights Act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; Bloc MP Réal Ménard has urged politicians to have the courage to oppose discrimination; etc.].

P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 21 (17cm.)

Committed to gay rights [Justice Minister Allan Rock says government committed to amending Canadian Human Rights Act regarding gay rights; EGALE says was told amendments would happen before end of year; comments of a number of MPs on issue, including strong opposition of Liberal MPs Roseanne Skoke and Tom Wappel].

P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 13 (45cm.)

Another promise broken [last year Canadian Justice Minister Allan Rock promised to introduce proposed Canadian Human Rights Act changes before end of 1994; still no action].

P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 19 (47cm.)

Supportive Reformers [seems there is not unanimity in Reform Party concerning issue of gay/lesbian rights; reported that Reform MPs Ian McClelland and Stephen Harper plan to poll constituents before voting].

P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 20 (16cm.)

We're still waiting [bill to amend Canadian Human Rights Act seems to be moving off Liberal agenda; etc.].

P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 21 (31cm.)

Reform position on queers [Reform Party continues campaign to prevent legislative protection for gays/lesbians against discrimination; party position statement on amending Canadian Human Rights Act given in article; not all agree with party position, including latest to speak up, Calgary MP Jim Silye].

P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 22 (29cm.)

A mixed decision [Supreme Court of Canada issues mixed decision in case brought by James Egan and Jack Nesbit; ruled 9 to 0 that gays/lesbians protected against discrimination by Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; pension benefits issue rejected 5 to 4].

P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 19 (48cm.)

Is Allan Rock serious? [in amending Canadian Human Rights Act to include sexual orientation; author includes letter of Sept. 5/95 received from Justice Minister Allan Rock in reply to "letter-writing campaign"]. By Barry W. Dixon.

P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 9 (31cm.)

Flip-flop in Parliament [Justice Minister Allan Rock says on Feb. 20/96 that federal government may not live up to commitment to protect gays/lesbians against discrimination based on sexual orientation; reactions of gay activists].

P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 21 (43cm.)

Pressure mounting on Chrétien [concerning legislative sexual orientation discrimination protection; details].

P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 19 (55cm.)

What comes next? ["after ten long years of broken promises," Canadian Parliament has included term "sexual orientation" in Canadian rights legislation; author asks where community will or should direct its energy next; feels still have a long way to go in different areas]. By Gens Hellquist.

P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 8 (62cm.)

A few minutes with Sven [Svensson?]: twiddling while Canada burns [primarily comments on the activities and reactions of certain named Reform Party MPs and some Liberal MPs in relation to the recent debate on sexual orientation anti-discrimination legislation]. By S.S.

P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 7 (64cm.)

Victory at last! [Bill C-33 passed on May 9, 1996; background details and reactions].

P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 19 (66cm.)

Indexer note: The Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act was assented to June 20, 1996; this Perceptions reference names the legislation as the Canadian Bill of Rights.

It's finally over [Parliament "passed the amendments to the Canadian Bill of Rights to include sexual orientation as a prohibited grounds of discrimination on May 9"; Senate passed the bill, Bill C-33, on June 5; royal assent received later in June; details of process and information on reactions during process of religious bodies; names of five senators who voted against bill].

P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 22 (22cm.)

P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 20 (19cm.)

. SEE ALSO earlier stories on this issue under names of individuals.

Reform & Klein condemned [Reform Party and Alberta premier Ralph Klein condemned by University of Calgary law professor Kathleen Mahoney for spearheading backlash against human rights in Canada; details].

P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 13 (14cm.)

Indications of pride [in which the author compares Ottawa's Pride parade of 1997 with 1973 Parliament Hill demonstration for lesbian and gay rights in which he participated; further general comments on gay pride]. By Gens Hellquist.

P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 8 (45cm.)

Adopt an MP [Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (EGALE) has started an Adopt-an-MP program to try to bring about changes to the 55 statutes explicitly discriminating against gays and lesbians; details].

P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 25 (24cm.)

"Faggoty dressup party" [Ian Binnie appointed to Supreme Court of Canada; concern in gay community because of his past arguments against gay rights; etc.].

P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 22 (28cm.)

"Ha, ha, I win!" [report of the decision of Supreme Court of Canada on April 2, 1998 in Delwin Vriend case; history of the case; reactions to the ruling; etc.].

P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 11-12 (87cm.)

Carbon copy [copy of letter from Prime Minister Jean Chrétien "to extend greetings on the occasion of the 1998 Pride Week Festival" and sent to Pride Week Committee of the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Hull); emphasizes diversity of Canadian society and importance of equal opportunity].

P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 4 (13cm.)

More APEC fallout [Svend Robinson learns that some demonstrators at last fall's APEC conference in British Columbia were being tracked in RCMP documents according to sexual orientation and HIV status; etc.].

P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 23 (16cm.)

It's going to be a long, bumpy ride [in which author comments on various gay community issues, including Foundation for Equal Families (gay/lesbian rights group) announcement of lawsuit against federal government to force legislative amendments and the attacks that will result from the radical religious right; how few in community benefit from victories; how many in community are in penal institutions because they can't deal with their sexual orientation; true equality "will only come when individuals have access to support that confirms that they are valuable human beings..."; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.

P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 4-5 (61cm.)

No threat to "the family" [in which author mentions suit by Foundation for Equal Families against federal government to force rewrite of 58 laws that discriminate against gays; argues that this is not, as some claim, a threat to the "family," but that pressures on families come from broader issues, such as need of both parents to work; "both the expansion of human rights to include gays and the decline of the nuclear family are effects of a larger process"; creating a just society in which gay and lesbian couples are treated like heterosexual ones is no threat to "family"; etc.]. By Nils Clausson.

P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 7 (40cm.)

Suing the feds [Foundation for Equal Families "have announced that they will launch an 'omnibus' lawsuit against the government if they don't act soon"; Foundation wants changes to 58 laws which discriminate against same-gender couples; details, reactions].

P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 23 (35cm.)

Ménard [Bloc Québécois MP] loses again [in attempt "to have Parliament consider his private member's bill that would redefine...spouse to include same-gender couples"; details of attitudes of some other named MPs and parties in Ottawa].

P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 23 (28cm.)

P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 10 (22cm.)

Equality has two faces [in which author points out that the legal changes occurring in Canada are creating equality of rights, but also of obligations, for gay couples; points to some of the obligations, which in some situations might be losses, for gay couples; author is of opinion that energy being used in a determined effort to have gay relationships recognized as "marriages" could better be used to combat homophobia in health care and education; concludes with a theory of why some heterosexual men are homophobic]. By Gens Hellquist.

P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 4-5 (63cm.)

McLellan angered [federal Justice Minister Anne McLellan angered by Reform Party MP Garry Breitkreuz, who attacked Liberals' omnibus bill to amend 68 pieces of legislation regarding family law and same-gender relationships; details].

P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 12 (20cm.)

Equal loving field [federal omnibus legislation extending "to same-sex couples all the rights and responsibilities accorded to unmarried opposite-sex couples" tabled by Liberals on February 11, 2000; Bill C-23 affects "some 68 federal laws and regulations"; details and reactions].

P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 24 (41cm.)

When giants walked the land [primarily a tribute to former Canadian justice minister and prime minister, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, on his death; Trudeau's vision of a just society for all; writer also mourns "the current absence of true leadership in our country today"]. By Jeff Dodds.

P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 4-5 (68cm.)

Editorial [mentioning some of the recent Canadian judicial and legislative changes and battles; opinion that victories "have been mixed at best"; statutes of many provinces with respect to family law still not changed; money spent "in the more than 30 years of queer liberation in Canada fighting court battles is astronomical"].

P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 3 (14cm.)

Editorial [mentioning that April 27 marks 20th anniversary of the Charter; in looking back, it is clear that elected officials will only take equality action when forced to do so by courts].

P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 3 (15cm.)

We're not there yet [despite many advances toward gay/lesbian social equality and recognition received from some Christian denominations, there are still the homophobia of the Roman Catholic Church and unequal standards in media reporting, which affect many lives; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.

P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 7-8 (51cm.)

Same-sex equality by 2004? [Ontario Superior Court decision gives federal government "two years to grant same-sex marriages the same status as heterosexual ones"; case had been brought by Metropolitan Community Church and eight gay and lesbian couples; details].

P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 25 (60cm.)

Editorial [right to equality is contained in human rights legislation and in various court decisions, and yet federal government has not acted on marriage issue, there are no dedicated funding streams for queer health issues (although there are such for Aboriginals, women, and people with disabilities), "gay and lesbian youth are still subjected to enormous levels of violence in our education system"; "it's time the stalling ends"].

P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 3 (15cm.)

Rainbow Visions [announcement of conference, "Rainbow Visions," organized by EGALE Canada, to be held in Montreal, May 17-19, 2003; invitation to all "to address...[equality] questions and help build an agenda for Canada's queer communities..."; request for proposals for workshops, etc.; information about EGALE Canada].

P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 24-25 (38cm.)

Svend filibusters [report on meeting of "Justice and Human Rights Committee" to decide whether to adopt Bill C-250, introduced by Svend Robinson; this bill would add "sexual orientation" to list of grounds under protection in hate legislation; report of the politicking involved in attempt to defeat this bill; many names and details given; request for public support].

P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 28 (41cm.)

Svend's bill passes [private member's bill introduced by Svend Robinson in November 2001 passes third reading 141-110 on Sept. 17/03; Bill C-250 includes "sexual orientation" in section of Criminal Code concerning hate crimes; "long fought-for victory for Robinson, who first tabled the bill in 1990"; bill now under review by Senate; other details, including denunciation by Roman Catholic Church and Focus on the Family group].

P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 23-24 (38cm.)

Honouring Canada [for their annual country award for 2004, American gay civil rights organization, Equality Forum, has chosen Canada, which has led internationally on issues of GLBT civil rights, including the right to same-sex marriage; list of notable Canadians who have been invited to the week-long Philadelphia event; former federal justice minister Martin Cauchon to receive 9th annual International Role Model Award].

P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 27 (22cm.)

Canada recognized [by Equality Forum for advances to ensure queer Canadian civil rights; annual event to be held in Philadelphia (USA), April 26 to May 2; former federal justice minister, Martin Cauchon, to receive 9th annual Tom Stoppard International Role Model Award; list of some prominent Canadians who will attend; delegation from Winnipeg's queer business community; etc.].

P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 13 (19cm.)

Senate passes Bill C-250 [gays and lesbians "have now successfully been added to the list of identifiable groups to be protected under Canada's hate crimes legislation"; bill passed by large margin, but was not without its opponents -- a quartet of Conservative senators, including David Tkachuck and Gerry St. Germain, along with Liberal senator Anne Cools, attempted to slow voting process; etc.].

P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): 25 (33cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- EGYPT

HUMAN RIGHTS -- EUROPE

HUMAN RIGHTS -- HUMOR

[Letter to Ronald Reagan, US president, from Sven Svensson, lampooning hypocrisy in barring gays/lesbians from the US Secret Service, Marines, and foreign service].

P32 (April 29, 1987): 27 (20cm.)

Letters from Sven [being a letter to China's Deng Xiaoping regarding encouragement of homosexuality, partly to help reduce population growth].

P33 (June 10, 1987): 27 (30cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- MANITOBA

Related headings: MANITOBA HUMAN RIGHTS CODE; MANITOBA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Manitoba proposal [Manitoba Human Rights Commission has proposed new human rights code; sent to government and opposition for consideration; Commission chairman: Dale Gibson].

P9 (1984): 19 (15cm.)

Human rights in Manitoba [Attorney-General Roland Penner versus gay rights activist, Richard North]. From Globe and Mail.

P15 [1985]: 10 (8cm.)

Manitoba discusses gay rights [human rights bill being discussed]. By Don McNamee.

P33 (June 10, 1987): 3-4 (52cm.)

Manitoba legislates gay rights [second reading of bill was on July 8; not yet passed]; Mr. Filmon gets it wrong; Homosexuals branded as perverts by NDP MLA; [many individual reactions/responses presented]. By Don McNamee.

P34 (July 22, 1987): 6-7, 22-24 (133cm.)

Spousal rights [Manitoba Human Rights Commission will take complaint filed by Chris Vogel over refusal of spousal benefits for Rick North to arbitration].

P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 8 (7cm.)

Benefits wanted [by Chris Vogel for lover, Richard North; has asked Manitoba Human Rights Commission to overturn government policy].

P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 9 (13cm.)

Still fighting [Chris Vogel reaches another stage in battle for spousal benefits for lover of 19 years, Richard North; returned to court after Manitoba amended human rights legislation to include sexual orientation; tribunal judge still created an issue and situation still not resolved; etc.].

P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [8] (27cm.)

Back in court [Chris Vogel asks Court of Queen's Bench judge, Manitoba, to overturn September decision by adjudicator, Tom Goodman, denying spousal benefits for lover, Richard North].

P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 7 (11cm.)

Another setback [Chris Vogel has lost another round in struggle for spousal benefits for lover, Richard North; Court of Queen's Bench judge, Aubrey Hirschfield, ruled Feb. 27, upholding earlier decision; summary of earlier steps leading to this latest decision; no decision yet on further appeal].

P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 11 (21cm.)

Students lose [high school students at Treherne Collegiate, Manitoba, planned human rights day, including speakers Chris Vogel and a lesbian among representatives of the many groups invited; school principal, some parents, Roman Catholic priest objected to attendance of a gay man and lesbian; student organizers decided to cancel entire program rather than discriminate themselves by bowing to pressure].

P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 10 (28cm.)

Spousal benefits victory [for Chris Vogel, Manitoba provincial civil servant, after 13-year battle; Court of Appeal ruled Manitoba government actively discriminated against same-sex couples by not providing same level of benefits; mention that danger of court decisions is that government of the day can always legislate out these decisions; etc.].

P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 23 (23cm.)

15 years later [on November 24, 1997, Manitoba Human Rights Commission ruled in Chris Vogel case; provincial government discriminated in not allowing him to obtain benefits for partner [Richard North]].

P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 11 (19cm.)

Adoption not allowed [Manitoba NDP government amended only 10 pieces of legislation affecting same-sex couples, compared with Saskatchewan government's amendment of "all their laws"; Bill 41 passed June 27, "but more than 70 other laws in Manitoba continue to discriminate against same-sex couples"; details, and comments of various individuals].

P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 20 (18cm.)

Call to action [Manitoba government criticized for amending so few of laws regarding spousal relationships with their Bill 41; has appointed two-person review commission to take community submissions; etc.].

P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 20 (21cm.)

More changes coming [final report of Justice Review Panel released; panel of two appointed in 2000 after complaints from gay community about Manitoba government's refusal of legislation on gay adoption; government says will act on recommendations, one of which is that same-sex couples should jointly be able to adopt children; further details].

P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 19 (20cm.)

It's official ["Manitoba legislature passed Bill 34 in late July"; bill "essentially provides equal rights for gay and lesbian couples in a wide range of areas including adoption and encompasses 50 different pieces of legislation"; called The Charter Compliance Act; some background and details].

P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 20 (25cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- NEW BRUNSWICK

Rights in New Brunswick [third reading of bill "outlawing anti-gay discrimination in private and public sector employment, housing, public services, professional associations and signs"; amendment into effect May 20, 1992; New Brunswick the "sixth province or territory to protect gays and lesbians against discrimination"; "only public opposition...came from The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton's chronically homophobic newspaper..."; considerable number of background details given].

P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 12 (55cm.)

Gay Big Brothers [Andrew Green filed complaint with New Brunswick Human Rights Commission against Big Brothers; on December 3, 1992 Fredericton Big Brothers announced they had reversed their policy -- would no longer reject applicants because they were gay; now would be judged on basis of "personal suitability factors"; the national organization, Big Brothers of Canada, changed policy last summer, but local groups can set own policy; etc.].

P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 19 (28cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- NEW ZEALAND

HUMAN RIGHTS -- NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Newfoundland protection [Human Rights Commission announced would follow leads of Alberta and Saskatchewan commissions and extend protection against discrimination to lesbians and gay men; provincial legislation does not list sexual orientation as protected ground].

P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 20 (17cm.)

Gay life on the Rock [Liberal government has decided to appeal court ruling that reads gay/lesbian protection into province's human rights code; Devin Aylward is Newfoundland justice and labour minister].

P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 21 (14cm.)

P.E.I. next? [new Conservative government of Pat Binns in Prince Edward Island might consider anti-discrimination legislation for gays/lesbians; "somewhat positive" during campaign debate; United Church minister, Rev. Eric Fullerton, polled candidates before election, but Conservatives ignored his letter; passing mention that possibility of such legislation in Newfoundland being fought against by Roman Catholic Church].

P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 24 (21cm.)

The Rock becomes #8 [on November 17, Premier Brian Tobin announced that his Newfoundland government would introduce human rights legislation amendment to prohibit sexual orientation discrimination; bill is sixth on order paper, so will be addressed this session; Prince Edward Island also indicated is prepared to amend legislation, but has not indicated when; Alberta would then be the last province].

P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 25 (15cm.)

Gay rights in Newfoundland [Bill 21, which would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation, is "near the top of the order paper, in sixth position"].

P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 26 (19cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Making history [on October 1, 2002, Northwest Territories passed Bill 1, the NWT Human Rights Act, which creates a Human Rights Commission and prohibits discrimination on grounds which include sexual orientation; also first Canadian jurisdiction to prohibit discrimination on grounds of gender identity; Northwest Territories organization OutNorth along with EGALE Canada appeared before the Legislative Committee; other details].

P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 23 (25cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- NOVA SCOTIA

Related heading: NOVA SCOTIA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Nova Scotia nixes gay rights [newsnote re protection on basis of sexual orientation].

P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 7 (10cm.)

Gay rights closer in N.S.? [Nova Scotia may become next province to include protection against discrimination for gays and lesbians; NDP leader Alexa McDonough and Liberal leader Vince MacLean have indicated support as have some members of Conservative government; Premier John Buchanan "is believed to be leading the opposition within caucus"].

P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 20 (21cm.)

Buchanan blocks rights [Premier John Buchanan "targeted as the main block" to sexual orientation discrimination protection legislation].

P51 (v7n6)(Aug. 23, 1989): 8 (12cm.)

Tired of waiting [Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission announced Sept. 5 that "in all places where the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act refers to sex..., it shall be interpreted also to mean sexual orientation"; government "has consistently refused to pass legislation" to protect gays/lesbians].

P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 11 (23cm.)

Chaos in the classroom [Eric Smith forced from teaching position with Shelburne County (N.S.) district school board when his HIV-positive condition became public knowledge; ongoing fight to return to classroom].

P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 12, 17 (23cm.)

Not going back [Eric Smith "forced out of his classroom in 1987" when it was found he was HIV-positive; is giving up battle to return to classroom -- has reconsidered because of stress and threats of violence].

P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 17 (28cm.)

Rights in Nova Scotia [Progressive Conservative government announced May 10 that intends to amend provincial human rights legislation to prohibit sexual orientation discrimination].

P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 18-19 (15cm.)

Victory in Nova Scotia [province is fifth among Canadian provinces/territories to enact protective legislation re sexual orientation; bill passed July 27, 1991; some historical background and related issues; first time a Progressive Conservative government in Canada has changed legislation to protect gays/lesbians; Nova Scotia follows Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and Yukon].

P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): 11 (45cm.)

Not a couple [Sydney, Nova Scotia lesbian couple find they are not considered family in case of the family sales tax exemption on sale of car to family member; no special mention in Nova Scotia legislation; Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission head cites recent Ontario and Manitoba cases in which same-sex couples not recognized as family].

P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 18 (15cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- NUNAVUT

Queers in the North [queer rights a major issue in recent elections in Nunavut; legislature "narrowly passed human rights legislation last fall"; Paul Okalik challenged for premiership by Tagak Curley, associated with "burgeoning Christian fundamentalist movement...in the north"; Okalik elected premier again March 5, so "it would appear that the human rights legislation is safe for the time being"].

P167 (v22n2)[misnumbered v22n1 on contents page] (March 10, 2004): 26 (24cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- ONTARIO

Related headings: ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE; ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

[Karen Andrews, Toronto Public Library employee, preparing grievance to arbitration over Ontario Health Insurance Plan coverage for lover and children; last year Cumba, insurance company, gave dental/drug benefits]. From The Body Politic.

P28 [1986]: 11 (15cm.)

In Canada [Ontario becomes second province, after Quebec, to add sexual orientation to Human Rights Code non-discrimination categories].

P29 [1986]: 11 (26cm.)

No benefits for lesbians [Karen Andrews, Toronto Public Library employee, claimed benefits under Ontario Health Insurance Plan for lover, Mary Trenholm; Judge Nicholas [Nicholson?] McRae ruled against her].

P40 (April 13, 1988): 12-13 (24cm.)

Ontario spousal benefits [concerning judge Nicholson [Nicholas?] McRae's rejection of Karen Andrews suit against Ontario Health Insurance Plan re same-sex coverage; Ontario Attorney General, Ian Scott, says government plans to update statutes]. From Ken Popert/Xtra!

P41 (May 18, 1988): 26, 31 (56cm.)

Karen Andrews appeals [spousal benefits case; decides to go to Ontario Court of Appeal; some background information].

P47 (v7n2)(March 1, 1989): 9 (22cm.)

Spousal rights [Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario has begun lobby for equality of gay and lesbian relationships in all areas; etc.].

P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 10 (48cm.)

Spousal rights victory [Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ruled August 31/92 that gay and lesbian partnerships must be given same rights as conjugal heterosexual relationships; Ontario's human rights legislation in 1986 had banned discrimination on basis of sexual orientation, but defined "marital status" in way to exclude gays/lesbians; Michael Leshner launched battle for full spousal benefits four years ago; etc.].

P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 21 (32cm.)

Leshner won't be appealed [Ontario government has decided not to appeal Ontario Human Rights Commission ruling in Michael Leshner case that gay/lesbian couples must be granted same rights available to non-gay couples; some background information regarding decision not to appeal is given].

P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 14 (32cm.)

, and see also P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9/92): 20 (23cm.)

Same-sex rights [Ontario Attorney-General Marion Boyd announced June 10 that her NDP government would introduce legislation in autumn on same-sex rights; her announcement in Xtra! came a few days after Liberal Tim Murphy introduced private member's bill; etc.].

P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 20 (13cm.)

Stalled in Ontario [gays/lesbians still waiting for NDP government legislation on equity for same-sex couples; Attorney-General Marion Boyd promised legislation would be introduced this fall; Tom Warner of CLGRO thinks government waiting to see public reaction to Liberal MPP Tim Murphy's private member's bill tabled earlier in 1993; etc.].

P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 22 (24cm.)

Treat us equally [Ontario Law Reform Commission released report November 17, 1993 recommending that gay and lesbian couples be treated same as legally married couples; report says family law should recognize and accommodate increasing diversity of family forms].

P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 22 (20cm.)

Queers on TV [Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (CLGRO) has produced three TV ads as part of campaign to gain spousal rights for lesbian/gay couples in the province; so far ads have not run; some reactions given].

P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 21 (14cm.)

Widow fights for equality [in Ontario; Kelly Kane not eligible for same compensation as heterosexuals; partner of six years, Robin Black, killed in 1993 by truck; Kane taking Ontario government to court; additional details].

P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 24 (39cm.)

Lesbian couple wins battle for insemination [Lise Lague and Pam Lengyel win battle against Ottawa Civic Hospital in Ontario Human Rights Commission complaint].

P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 25 (13cm.)

Ontario urged to rewrite laws [by Ontario Human Rights Commission; chief commissioner Keith Norton says the statutes must be amended to recognize same-sex couples; review found 64 Ontario laws describing couples as two people of opposite sex; no date for government action].

P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 24 (12cm.)

In many ways equal [on October 27, 1999, Ontario Conservative government of Mike Harris passed Bill 5 "and changed almost 70 laws to make same-sex couples of equal legal standing with heterosexual common-law couples"; background information; details, including mention of what bill does not do; opinions expressed].

P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 24-25 (79cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 24 (21cm.)

P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 25 (15cm.)

Now in P.E.I. ["one of the last provincial hold-outs has finally given in to the Supreme Court ruling that same-sex couples should not be denied equality..."; brief details].

P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 28 (10cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- QUÉBEC

Rights in Quebec [concern about "weakly written" Bill 133; hearings beginning on legislation on same-sex spousal benefits; some details].

P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 20 (18cm.)

Quebec [Quebec Minister of Justice announced that provincial laws will be reviewed regarding common-law couples; intends to make all unions equal to traditional marriage; "changes may not occur until the millennium"; etc.].

P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 28 (18cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- ROMANIA

HUMAN RIGHTS -- SASKATCHEWAN

Related headings: SASKATCHEWAN HUMAN RIGHTS CODE; SASKATCHEWAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

See also note under general HUMAN RIGHTS heading, above.

[Letter from Harry Hamp regarding preliminary report of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party's Task Force on Human Rights, submissions to the Task Force, and lack of support from the gay community; comments cover period from 1979 to 1984].

P11 [1984]: 3, 23 (31cm.)

N.D.P. [information on report of NDP Task Force on Human Rights, chaired by Louise Simard, to be discussed at Saskatchewan NDP annual convention; also issuance by current Saskatchewan government Minister of Justice, Gary Lane, of discussion paper re change of provincial legislation].

P11 [1984]: 19 (39cm.)

SAHR [Saskatchewan Association on Human Rights presents brief to cabinet recommending Saskatchewan human rights legislation change; Douglas Robertson of SAHR board].

P12 [1985]: 18 (17cm.)

SHRC amendment [proposals of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to bring provincial code "into compliance with section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms"].

P13 [1985]: 8 (17cm.)

Human rights in Saskatchewan: quotes from the Marble Palace (Regina Branch) [statements of Gary Lane, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Gay White Caswell, MLA].

P16 [1985]: 11 (20cm.)

[Quotation attributed to Gay Caswell, as reported in Perceptions, from Alberta Report: "What is deemed homosexual rights is homosexual privilege at the expense of religious and family rights"].

P26 [1986]: 2 (2cm.)

Saskatchewan reaction [justice minister Bob Andrew "says he has no intention of introducing amendments to the provincial human rights code" to protect on basis of sexual orientation; Manitoba passed legislation in July, and Quebec, Ontario, and Yukon already have]. From Regina Leader-Post.

P35 (Sept. 9, 1987): 4 (23cm.)

GCR [Gay Community of Regina] fights for rights [its Human Rights Committee to work for gay/lesbian equality in Saskatchewan and across Canada; chair, Kerry Barrett]. By K. G. Barrett.

P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 3-4, with correction P37, p. 35 (ca. 64cm.)

Right against rights [mentioning right-wing groups and individuals opposed to protection in Saskatchewan law against sexual orientation discrimination; specific mention of Gay Caswell and the group Victorious Women; also Tom Schuck, Saskatchewan Pro-Life president]. By Gens Hellquist.

P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 35 (24cm.)

Gay rights fight heats up [in Saskatchewan; anti-gay-rights names mentioned: Gay Caswell, Victorious Women of Canada, John Caswell, Tom Schuck; Chantel Devine, wife of premier, given VWOC award, as was Grant Schmidt; gay community forms Coalition for Human Equality to counter attacks; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.

P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 3-5 (91cm.)

Coalition for Equality forms ["came into existence as a vehicle to respond to recent homophobic statements by Saskatchewan Human Resources Minister, Grant Schmidt; Coalition for Human Equality spokesperson, Peter Millard]. By Gens Hellquist.

P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 30-31 (65cm.)

P39 (Feb. 24, 1988): 4 (22cm.)

NDP finally reacts [comments about verbal attacks on and lack of action about equality protection for gays/lesbians by Saskatchewan politicians; general Saskatchewan political climate concerning gays/lesbians with respect to New Democratic Party and the Progressive Conservative ruling party]. By Gens Hellquist.

P40 (April 13, 1988): 22 (26cm.)

Artists rally [by Artists for Human Rights, a Saskatoon group, will take place April 30; "The Devine Comedy" scheduled for mid-June].

P40 (April 13, 1988): 34 (12cm.)

Human rights rally [report of April 30, 1988 rally at Saskatoon City Hall staged by Saskatoon group, Artists for Human Rights, to draw attention to homophobia and general intolerance within the ruling Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative government of Grant Devine; speakers included David Carpenter, Barb Clay, Peter Millard, and many other named individuals and groups]. By Astrid Egger.

P41 (May 18, 1988): 4-6 (77cm.)

Artists for Human Rights presents "The Devine Comedy," an evening of satire, music and comedy -- laugh Saskatchewan back to sanity, June 16 and 17 [display advertisement].

P41 (May 18, 1988): 33 (16cm.)

The Divine Comedy ["The Devine Comedy"; review of satirical performances in Saskatoon inspired by anti-gay behaviour of Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative government of Grant Devine]. By L.G.

P42 (June 29, 1988): 16, 21 (34cm.)

EGALE [Regina] reception [EGALE -- Regina will host public gathering March 2 calling for gay/lesbian human rights legislation].

P47 (v7n2)(March 1, 1989): 6-7 (19cm.)

[Peter] Millard recognized [given the John Stratychuk Award for outstanding contribution to human rights in Saskatchewan; first time award given to gay person]. By Gens Hellquist.

P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 5 (21cm.)

Support for gay rights [report of EGALE-Regina reception March 2 "to push for legislation on a national and provincial level to guarantee lesbian and gay equality rights"].

P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 6 (26cm.)

Commission refuses case [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission "appears to be having second thoughts" in the advertisement-refusal case of Winnipeg Gay/ Lesbian Resource Centre v. Western Producer Publications]. By Shawn Mooney.

P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 21 (45cm.)

CHE revitalized [Coalition for Human Equality revived at April 23 meeting; this is a gay and lesbian rights lobby group; several Liberal and NDP politicians attended meeting].

P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 6 (25cm.)

No rights in Sask. [Progressive Conservative government July amendments to Saskatchewan Human Rights Code do not include sexual orientation protection; Justice Minister Bob Andrews [Andrew?] says isn't a priority].

P51 (v7n6)(Aug. 23, 1989): 8 (38cm.)

EGALE research project [EGALE Regina research project on "effects of discrimination against lesbians and gay men in Saskatchewan"; research results to be used to lobby for inclusion of sexual orientation in Saskatchewan Human Rights Act; request for participation].

P52 (v7n7)(Oct. 4, 1989): 21 (16cm.)

Romanow has difficulty [has publicly stated an NDP government would legislate to protect against discrimination on basis of sexual orientation; as Justice Minister earlier, "took no action when he had the opportunity"; he "still has difficulties dealing with many other issues involving lesbians and gay men"; etc.].

P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 11 (28cm.)

Letter to Roy Romanow [Saskatchewan NDP leader, from five lesbian parents, concerning Romanow's "great personal difficulty with homosexuals adopting children" and his apparent discomfort with homosexuality].

P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 6 (53cm.)

Gearing up for rights [Coalition for Human Rights to hold annual general meeting April 29; focus mainly on changing Saskatchewan human rights legislation re sexual orientation; CHE lobbying NDP extensively; election expected in next few months].

P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 10 (21cm.)

Youth not homophobic [newsnote that Saskatchewan Youth Parliament passed resolution supporting adoption by gays; contrast with "some adult politicians"].

P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 11 (9cm.)

P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 3 (14cm.)

Carbon copy [letter from Neil Richards to Mrs. Joyce Shockey, Organizing Committee, NDP Art Auction, declining invitation to continue to support the auction because NDP leader, Roy Romanow, has reneged on promise to amend Saskatchewan human rights legislation re sexual orientation].

P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 5 (52cm.)

The final push [gay and lesbian community in Saskatchewan awaits opening of legislature to see if new NDP government of Roy Romanow will change human rights legislation re sexual orientation; Saskatoon's Coalition for Human Equality continues to lobby].

P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 9 (47cm.)

Victory in Saskatchewan [gays and lesbians await upcoming first session of new NDP provincial government to see if human rights legislation change re sexual orientation will be announced in throne speech; wait continues; to date, Quebec, Ontario, Yukon, Nova Scotia and Manitoba have made changes].

P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 9 (38cm.)

Letters -- carbon copy [letter from Duff Scott to Saskatchewan Minister of Justice Mitchell supporting amending of Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to include sexual orientation and expressing disappointment that it will not be done in this session of the legislature].

P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 5 (22cm.)

Protection in Saskatchewan ["Gay and lesbian activists...dumbfounded by the NDP government's decision to delay introducing any changes to human rights legislation until next year"; Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is, however, accepting sexual orientation discrimination complaints in view of Ontario Appeal Court's ruling that Canadian Human Rights Act is unconstitutional; etc.].

P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 11 (52cm.)

Letters -- carbon copy [letter to Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow expressing shock and anger at Romanow's betrayal by not amending provincial human rights act re sexual orientation]. From Ronald L., Saskatoon, with copies to several politicians.

P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 5 (36cm.)

Right against rights [while gay/lesbian community waits for NDP to act on human rights re sexual orientation, "at least two groups" have been working against changes -- REAL Women of Saskatchewan (Cecilia Forsyth, communications director) and Coalition in Support of the Family (Dale Hassett [name elsewhere: Haslett?], director); etc.].

P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 9 (48cm.)

[Letter from Donna Greschner, chief commissioner, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, to Saskatchewan Minister of Justice Robert W. Mitchell urging prompt action in changing Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, particularly to include sexual orientation].

P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 4-5 (29cm.)

The battle heats up [a year after Saskatchewan NDP came to power, increasing attacks from both sides regarding sexual orientation protection legislation; Donna Greschner, head of Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, has requested immediate action, while right-wing Dale Hassett and his Coalition in Support of the Family are struggling to prevent change; EGALE Regina is urging gays/ lesbians to write to their MLAs on the issue].

P77 (v10n8)(Dec. 9, 1992): 10 (64cm.)

Saskatchewan next ["the long struggle for gay and lesbian rights in Saskatchewan may finally see a major victory early in 1993"; lesbians/gays first approached government in 1974, when Premier Roy Romanow was then justice minister; brief summary of events and work toward change since that time].

P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 9-10 (87cm.)

A promise fulfilled [Saskatchewan NDP government announced in throne speech February 25, 1993 that would move in current session to amend Saskatchewan Human Rights Act to protect against sexual orientation discrimination; etc.].

P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 10 (26cm.)

Legislation tabled [Saskatchewan government has given first reading to Bill 38 that would prohibit sexual orientation discrimination; reactions of a number of named Saskatchewan groups].

P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 11 (44cm.)

Victory near [19-year battle to have words "sexual orientation" in Saskatchewan Human Rights Code should soon be over; Bill 38 passed second reading on June 5; vote 22 to 5; still strong campaign against bill; Justice Minister Bob Mitchell "committed to equality"; comments of Liberal leader, Lynda Haverstock; further details].

P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 9-10 (56cm.)

Confused about Lynda [Haverstock, Saskatchewan Liberal Party leader; gay and lesbian community confused about her position on Bill 38 to amend provincial human rights legislation to include sexual orientation].

P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 10-11 (34cm.)

Saskatchewan rights [on June 22, 1993 Saskatchewan became the eighth province/territory to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation; Bill 38, to amend the Saskatchewan Human Rights Act, passed; additional details].

P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 11 (65cm.)

Commission review [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is reviewing provincial human rights legislation and how Commission functions; Donna Greschner would like to have recommendations for Attorney-General by November 1; hearings to be held across province].

P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 9 (12cm.)

Still fighting [battle over Bill 38 still not over; right-wing religious groups trying to have changes overturned; named opponents: Hugh Owens, Saskatchewan president of Christian Heritage Party; Dale Hassett of Coalition in Support of the Family].

P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 9 (38cm.)

Hate literature? [Hugh Owens continues efforts to have legislated protection for gays/lesbians against discrimination overturned; Owens files lawsuit asking court to affirm that Bible is not hate literature; etc.].

P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 11 (34cm.)

70,000 names ["opponents of lesbians and gay men are still working behind the scene in Saskatchewan to have Bill 38, which was passed in 1993, overturned"; this legislation added sexual orientation as ground on which discrimination illegal in employment, housing, and services; Coalition in Support of the Family, headed by Dale Hassett, a 24-year-old associate pastor at the Christian Church in Leader, Saskatchewan, claims to have gathered 70,000 names calling for plebiscite; considerable amount of information on Hassett, his opinions, and his group].

P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 11 (46cm.)

No stampede yet [Commission hasn't seen stampede of complaints after human rights legislation changed last year; were expecting workload increase of 10-15 percent; to middle of August, only ten complaints related to sexual orientation, of which five dropped for various reasons; among other five being investigated are those of Christopher Lefler and of Kim Shaw].

P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 14 (20cm.)

P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 3 (14cm.)

Equality in relationships [reporting on Saskatchewan NDP government's tabling on May 30 of Miscellaneous Statutes (Domestic Relations) Amendment Act, 2001; to amend 24 statutes concerning relationships and definition of "spouse"; is result of Supreme Court of Canada decision in M v. H case; other details].

P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 20 (47cm.)

Equal relationships [final reading and royal assent on July 6, 2001 in Saskatchewan to omnibus bill amending 24 pieces of legislation concerning spousal rights; legislation change required by earlier Supreme Court of Canada ruling; also some details on voting by Saskatchewan Party on this legislation].

P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 13 (21cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- REGINA

[Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee has lodged complaint with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission relating to actions that took place around Regina's Lesbian and Gay Pride Week in June; named are Mayor Doug Archer (who refused to issue civic proclamation), Police Chief Ernie Reimer (who refused to issue parade permit), the City, the Regina Leader-Post newspaper, and two of the newspaper's columnists, Ron Petrie and Dale Eisler].

P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 10-11 (41cm.)

Investigation started [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has decided to investigate complaint lodged by Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee of Regina against Regina police chief, Ernie Reimer, and Board of Police Commissioners; will not investigate complaints lodged against others, including Regina mayor, Doug Archer].

P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 9 (27cm.)

Entitled to march ["Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission notified the Regina Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee last month that they had found 'probable cause' to justify a complaint filed last year..."; complaint against police chief Ernie Reimer and Regina Board of Police Commissioners accepted, other complaints not addressed by Commission; etc.].

P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 9 (44cm.)

Inquiry rejected [Queen's Bench justice ruled July 22 that Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission not allowed to hold inquiry into actions of Regina police chief Ernie Reimer over his rejection of 1990 Pride Parade permit; Commission says it will appeal].

P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): 9-10 (18cm.)

Appeal launched [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over decision by Court of Queen's Bench Justice C. Ross Wimmer that Commission could not inquire into discrimination allegation against Regina police chief Ernie Reimer for refusing gay/lesbian parade permit in June 1990].

P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [8] (35cm.)

Inquiry going ahead [Saskatchewan Court of Appeal permits Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to proceed with formal inquiry into Regina police chief Ernie Reimer's refusal of 1990 Pride Day parade permit; Appeal Court overturned earlier Wimmer decision in Queen's Bench court].

P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 11 (19cm.)

Waiting for decision [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission on complaint over denial by Regina police chief, Ernie Reimer, of parade permit for Regina's 1990 Lesbian and Gay Pride festivities; much background information regarding proceedings, appeals, testimony; complaint was lodged by Lyndon Surjik and Elisabeth Geller].

P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 14 (27cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- SASKATCHEWAN -- SASKATOON

[Letter from Dennis S. regarding being asked to leave Michel's Place, a Saskatoon restaurant; his request for support from Perceptions readers].

P25 [1986]: 2 (13cm.)

Rights group forms [meeting held March 16 to discuss forming Saskatoon group to lobby for gay/lesbian rights; was response to meeting with Svend Robinson; agreed to form group called Saskatoon Committee for Gay & Lesbian Rights].

P32 (April 29, 1987): 23 (31cm.)

New policy at U of S [University of Saskatchewan's Place Riel has added homosexuals to list of those protected in its policy of screening live acts]. From The Sheaf, university student newspaper.

P42 (June 29, 1988): 6 (20cm.)

[refer to earlier Place Riel article, P39: 30-31].

HUMAN RIGHTS -- SLOVENIA

HUMAN RIGHTS -- UNITED STATES

Gays on the march [report of National March on Washington on Oct. 11; week of activities directed toward civil rights for gays and lesbians and better AIDS response by US government]. By H. Chudyk.

P37 (Dec. 1, 1987): 21-22 (66cm.)

Colorado boycott [Colorado voters endorse amendment banning lesbian and gay rights protection; calls for boycott of state gaining momentum since Nov. 3 vote; fundamentalists "ecstatic" with results of vote; etc.].

P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 25 (62cm.)

Right marches on [religious right continues fight against equal rights for gays/lesbians in United States; following successful passage of Amendment 2 in Colorado, strong campaigns developing in at least 12 other states; details].

P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 28 (53cm.)

Right wing setback [after success of religious right wing in Colorado in having voters approve legislation prohibiting attempts to protect gays/lesbians from discrimination, right-wing groups mobilized to try for the same result in other states; these efforts to place amendments on other state ballots have failed in most states where attempted; however, Oregon and Idaho will vote on anti-gay initiatives; other details].

P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 28 (60cm.)

Reversals in the U.S. [courts have struck against anti-gay religious right in Colorado and Ohio with respect to Amendment 2 (Colorado) and Issue 3 (Ohio); anti-gay measures also overturned in Oregon, California, and Florida].

P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 26 (23cm.)

Amendment overturned [Colorado Supreme Court overturns Amendment 2 against gay rights legislation; details].

P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 28 (24cm.)

Supreme Court vs. Colorado [U.S. Supreme Court decides to review Colorado's anti-gay ballot measure, Amendment 2; case: Romer v. Evans (case no. 94-1039), to be heard this fall].

P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 26 (45cm.)

Crucial court battle [U.S. Supreme Court begins hearing on October 10, 1995 to determine constitutionality of Amendment 2, the 1992 Colorado-balloted measure to deny civil rights and equal protection to gays, lesbians, and bisexuals; details].

P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 27 (50cm.)

Amendment 2 struck down [US Supreme Court struck down on May 20 Colorado's Amendment 2, which would have made it illegal to legislate to protect lesbians, gay men and bisexuals from discrimination; some details].

P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 28 (22cm.)

Anti-gay measure fails [US Supreme Court, on June 17, orders lower court to reconsider ruling on Issue 3, an anti-gay initiative approved by Cincinnati, Ohio, voters].

P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 29 (15cm.)

Americans ban gay marriage [Defense of Marriage Act passed July 12, 1996 in US House of Representatives; some discussion of possible employment non- discrimination legislation].

P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 26 (24cm.)

Dade County rights [Miami-Dade (Florida) County again protecting gays/lesbians from discrimination, more than 20 years after Anita Bryant's campaign led to repeal of rights; historical and recent details].

P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 24 (50cm.)

Celebrities oppose Knight Initiative [report on California's Proposition 22 to outlaw gay marriage in the state; vote to be March 7, 2000; details of struggle].

P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 25 (32cm.)

Ruling in favour of same-sex couples [in Vermont (USA) State Supreme Court on December 20, 1999; details].

P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 26 (37cm.)

September attacks unify all Americans [it is reported that, in New York, both the governor and the New York City mayor "have taken steps to ensure the same-sex partners of those lost in the 9-11 attacks will receive equal spousal benefits"; etc.; also a District of Columbia action].

P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 28 (35cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS -- YUKON TERRITORY

[Newsnote that "Yukon Territory's NDP government has backed off from its plan to introduce...bill including sexual orientation...."].

P25 [1986]: 6 (3cm.)

Equality in the Yukon [bill under consideration]. By Don M. and Edmonton Journal.

P30 [misnumbered 29] [1987]: 24-25 (46cm.)

Yukon Human Rights Act [protection from sexual orientation discrimination approved 8-6 on February 11]. From Whitehorse Star.

P31 (March 11, 1987): 4-6 (92cm.)

Gay couples in Yukon [Yukon government and Public Service Alliance sign agreement redefining spouse to include same-sex relationships; the first to use human rights legislation "to extend equal benefits to same-sex couples"].

P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 12 (10cm.)

HUMAN RIGHTS