Caught in a Catch-22 [Josh Gavel and Brian Ritchie: British Columbia government says they are in common-law relationship, so Ritchie is responsible for Gavel's medical expenses; at same time Ritchie unable to claim Gavel and his medical expenses on income tax; etc.].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 22 (32cm.)

A Catch-22 [Brian Ritchie and Joshua Gavel caught between federal and British Columbia rules: province will not provide assistance with medications because the two men are in a relationship, while federal government won't allow Ritchie to claim Gavel as dependent on income tax return].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 20 (17cm.)

Catch-22, part 2 [Victoria couple, Brian Ritchie and Joshua Gavel, caught by B.C. decision not to cover health care costs and federal government's not allowing medical expense deductions on income tax; couple has filed complaint with B.C. Human Rights Commission; letter-writing campaign].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 22 (23cm.)

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.)