Tories kill bill [private member's bill introduced into House of Commons by Svend Robinson].
P3 (1983): 14-15 (62cm.)

Gay human rights: MP Svend Robinson says now is the time to demand government action. By Svend Robinson.
P21 [1986]: 5-6 (53cm.)

Powder puffs [MP Gordon Taylor says RCMP should not have to hire "fairies"; reactions of other politicians, including Ontario MPP Susan Fish and MP Svend Robinson]. From Globe and Mail (Oct. 21/86), Edmonton Journal (Oct. 22, 1986), and Saskatoon Star Phoenix (Oct. 30/86).
P28 [1986]: 14 (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.)

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.)

Thanks Svend! [Svend Robinson, MP, publicly declares he's gay on February 29]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 12, 1988): 5-6 (50cm.)

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.)

Gay Lutherans meet [at week-long Toronto conference, titled "Empowered through Baptism"; Svend Robinson banquet speaker; summary of actions of LC/NA at conference].
P44 (Sept. 21, 1988): 12-13 (18cm.)

[Svend] Robinson wins again; [Doug Wilson gets more than 8000 votes, but is defeated in Toronto Rosedale; other candidates mentioned].
P46(v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 8 (15cm.)

Metamorphosis: schedule of events 1989 [and registration form; Svend Robinson to be guest speaker; Ian Young reading; etc.].
P51 (v7n6)(Aug. 23, 1989): back cover (verso of p. 23) (25cm.)

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.)

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.)

New parliament -- renewed fight [reporting on EGALE survey of members of Parliament and leaders of National and Reform parties in which 17 questions asked; responses received from 29 MPs and from Mel Hurtig, leader of National Party; responses of several major politicians presented; also three openly-gay/lesbian candidates running for election -- Svend Robinson, Betty Baxter, and Cindy Moriarty].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 19 (60cm.)

Out & proud [account by Terry Harrison of time spent with Svend Robinson when Robinson met with several dozen members of Lethbridge's gay/lesbian/bisexual community in May 1994; in her account, she emphasizes the importance, in her mind, of coming out].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 6 (57cm.)

Svend makes rights complaint [Svend Robinson, gay MP, is taking Board of Internal Economy to Canadian Human Rights Commission to try to get employment benefits for same-sex couples; details and background information].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 21 (18cm.)

Svend [Robinson] seeks [federal] NDP leadership.
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 22 (18cm.)

A close finish [NDP MP Svend Robinson "confounded the pundits" by making strong showing in race for leadership of federal New Democratic Party; convention was held October 12-15, 1995 in Ottawa; some details of balloting, etc.].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 19 (42cm.)

Svend [Robinson] wins another one [in obtaining "the same airline travel rights for same-sex spouses as is allowed for the partners of heterosexual MPs"; account of Robinson's vacation accident on Galiano Island; etc.].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 26 (33cm.)

Marriage & taxes [MP Svend Robinson has introduced two private member's bills -- C-385 is "designed to allow same-sex partners to have a legally recognized marriage"; C-386 "would amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Plan Act's definition of spouse"; private member's bills seldom become law].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 24 (27cm.)

Still everyone's Svend [note that NDP MP Svend Robinson "almost wasn't"; "was seriously considering running for the leadership of the provincial [British Columbia] wing of the party"; other details].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 24 (19cm.)

Hate laws strengthened? [NDP MP Svend Robinson introduced private member's bill (C-263) on October 26; intent is to amend Criminal Code section dealing with hate propaganda to add sexual orientation to list of "identifiable groups"; details of submission].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 27 (24cm.)

Robinson challenges Day [newsnote that Svend Robinson, Member of Parliament, introduced private member's bill on October 7, 2000 that would, if passed, allow same-sex couples to marry; Stockwell Day is leader of Canadian Alliance political party].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 26 (13cm.)

Svend survives [report that Svend Robinson once again successfully re-elected in Burnaby riding; Robinson has sat since 1979; comments of Alliance candidate who ran against him; mention that "Canada's other openly gay MP, Bloc Québécois Réal Ménard," also re-elected].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 27 (23cm.)

Svend and Stephen sizzle [Canadian Alliance Party leader Stephen Harper makes supposed homophobic remark about NDP MP Svend Robinson; reactions and other details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24 (15cm.)

Phelps coming to Canada? [Topeka, Kansas report that American homophobe, Pastor Fred Phelps, wants to come to Canada to protest in Burnaby, B.C. and Ottawa; Phelps is targeting gay MP Svend Robinson and plans to burn Canadian flag in Ottawa; last time he threatened to come to Canada, but sent his family to protest instead; etc.].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24-25 (24cm.)

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.)

Letters: carbon copy [letter of Adam Exner, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver, criticizing court-mandated approval of same-sex marriage; Svend Robinson's letter of response].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 8 (44cm.)

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; (compiler note: see "Senate passes Bill C-250" in
P169:25)].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 23-24 (38cm.)

Liberal wants Svend's seat [newsnote that Bill Cunningham, president of federal Liberals in British Columbia, thinks he can defeat gay NDP MP Svend Robinson in Burnaby-Douglas riding; some details of Robinson's activities which Cunningham thinks "irk people"].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 24 (20cm.)

Editorial [concerning homophobic reactions of people against Svend Robinson as he deals with his latest problems].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): 3 (15cm.)