See also ADOPTION; GAY DIVORCE; GAY MARRIAGE; IMMIGRATION

See also LESBIAN COUPLES (at which heading the user will find some duplication in listings); FAMILY

See other relevant headings, such as EMPLOYMENT, for spousal issues; GAY RELATIONSHIPS and note at that heading; headings for specific topics of interest; e.g., PENSIONS (especially concerning the James Egan -- John Nesbit issue and Canada Pension Plan survivor benefits issue); YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Building relationships: male couples; lesbian couples. By HB (article on male couples) and Margo (article on lesbian couples); various sources listed.
P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 4-6 (170cm.)

AIDS -- a prairie perspective [discussing issue of relationship with HIV-positive partner, and, more broadly, issue of a "safe" relationship]. By Ralph Wushke.
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 8 (57cm.)

Monogamy. By Pauline Caskanette.
P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 9 (46cm.)

Spousal benefits: what do we really want [emphasizing need to define "spousal benefits," and touching on gay marriage/divorce, pension benefits, definition of "spouse," adoption rights, and disagreements about these issues within the gay/lesbian community]. By Barry W. Dixon.
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): 8 (58cm.)

Man-to-man abuse [in which author relates in detail a personal experience]. By Andrew Pensak.
P102 (v14n1)(Jan. 31, 1996): 8-9 (124cm.)

Men bashing men [including much about the author's personal experiences]. By Garnet Woloschuk.
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 8-9 (56cm.)

Partner abuse [highlighting handbook, Abuse in Lesbian Relationships, co-authored by Janice Ristock; comments by Sally Papso, a Winnipeg counselor, and Gens Hellquist, Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon; etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 9 (32cm.)

More from Rome [concerning Vatican's November 21, 2000 release of 77-page document titled "Family, Marriage and 'De Facto' Unions"; paper warns of "grave damage" to family and society in extending legal status to same-gender couples and unmarried heterosexual couples; criticisms by human rights groups; in related event, this church recently reaffirmed opposition to condoms; etc.].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 29 (36cm.)

Back in the gay ol' days [London, England report of eight examples of same-sex couples from the period of the 14th to the 19th centuries; some details given].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 27 (34cm.)

A dirty little secret [concerning partner abuse in same-sex relationships; important for those in abusive relationship to get support]. By Gens Hellquist.
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 4, 7 (71cm.)

Partner research [Jeanette Auger, Acadia University researcher, is writing book to be published later this year by Fernwood Books, Halifax, "about the end-of-life decisions made by same-sex partners"; etc.; contact information (compiler note: the book, titled Passing Through, was published by Fernwood in 2003)].
P159 (v21n2)(March 5, 2003): 27 (15cm.)

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.)

Taking our money [news report that Alberta treasurer, Stockwell Day, is interested in recognizing same-sex relationships in area of taxation; government likely to collect more taxes in this way; "Day...has never been known to be a friend of the gay and lesbian community and has frequently spoken out in opposition to equality rights..."; etc.].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 11 (20cm.)

Fighting intestate law [Brent Johnson is going to court to argue that it is unfair for him to be denied part of estate of same-sex partner who died without a will].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 14 (13cm.)

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.)

Domestic partners [newsnote that Alberta legislature "expected to debate a bill this fall that would grant some protection and rights to same-sex couples"; Bill 30, Adult Interdependent Relationships Act; some details].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 19 (12cm.)

No change coming [Alberta MLA Victor Doerksen introduces private member's bill to ban same-sex marriage in Alberta; this comes after Ontario court ruling on unconstitutionality of denial of marriage to same-sex couples; in June, Alberta government rather reluctantly "introduced legislation that would grant some rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples"; other details].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 10 (21cm.)

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.)

Equal at last [two newsnotes in article: report that Bill 30 passed on Dec. 4, 2002 by Alberta; is the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act, which "essentially grants equality to same-sex couples in Alberta"; law does not affect marriage; other details; second report: ruling, the same day, by Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission that province had discriminated against 13 couples in health care; Keith Purdy was among group of complainants].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 13 (30cm.)

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.)

Gay divorcees [recent BC Supreme Court decision in Michael Forrest and William Price case awarded Forrest a common-law property settlement; Justice Boyd].
P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 14 (16cm.)

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.)

Spousal rights in B.C.? [Bill Black, UBC law professor who is out as a gay man, appointed in 1993 to review B.C. Human Rights Act; has been holding hearings, and report to be released in the fall; some brief details regarding meetings and comments].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 24 (17cm.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

C-23 debate continues ["Bill C-23 defined marriage as the union between a man and a woman,...eliminating the possibility of same-sex marriage"; British Columbia attorney-general believes this is wrong; issue arose when Judy Lightwater and Cynthia Callaghan denied marriage license; a Quebec case already in court (Hendricks); Toronto issue; opposition from REAL Women group; etc.].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 25 (25cm.)

B.C. couples fight [B.C. Supreme Court judge "is deliberating over a July court case of eight same-sex couples who challenged the constitutionality of the country's marriage laws"; decision expected by late October; details].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 25 (34cm.)

Judge admits it's discrimination [in case of eight same-sex couples challenging federal government that exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage was against the Charter, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ian Pitfield agreed that this was discrimination, but discrimination acceptable because he judged Charter supported marriage's function of raising children; B.C. government withdrew from case when Liberals replaced NDP as provincial government; other details].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 26 (32cm.)

See also IMMIGRATION and note at GAY COUPLES heading

Air Canada says yes [to transfer of Aeroplan air mileage points to surviving same-sex spouse in event of death of partner; complaint originally filed by Kevin Bishop with Canadian Human Rights Commission].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 24 (7cm.)

Watered down resolution ["delegates to the United Church's general council in August were not prepared to fully support redefining the term 'spouse' in the Income Tax Act"; approved watered-down resolution; etc.].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 13 (15cm.)

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.)

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.)

EGALE postcard campaign [newsnote that, in response to Reform Party's success in legislating marriage definition to be union of man and woman, EGALE and Foundation for Equal Families have begun massive postcard campaign calling on federal government to recognize same-sex couples in all federal laws].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 25 (16cm.)

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.)

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.)

It's official [Bill C-23, amending 68 laws and regulations and providing same-sex couples with same benefits as provided to common-law opposite-sex couples, passed April 11 by vote of 174 to 72; now goes to Senate; details of both the events leading up to passage and the legislation itself].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 26 (36cm.)

Paying the piper [news report on some of effects, particularly regarding tax-related matters, of recent changes, last year, in federal legislation related to same-sex couples].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 27 (42cm.)

Lesbian writer balks at "marriage" [newsnote that author Jane Rule "has publicly spoken out against the fight for same-sex marriage and common-law benefits"; considers this pursuit a step back; criticized Svend Robinson and EGALE Canada for taking on issue].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 25 (11cm.)

It's time to be counted [report on May 15, 2001 Canadian census day questionnaire, which includes two questions directly of relevance to gays/lesbians in same-sex relationship; the questions are stated in this report; importance of the questions; suggestion that there will be reluctance by many to answer accurately because of discrimination and memories of past treatment].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 26 (31cm.)

Borderline inequality [concerning relationship between a Canadian man, Jim Lister, and an American man, Robert Haggerty; the difficulties encountered in crossing Canadian-U.S. border and with Canadian Immigration Department; the couple are among many waiting and hoping for equal treatment with change to Canadian immigration legislation].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 25 (32cm.)

A tax-time reminder [the federal Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act, passed in 2000, "requires common-law couples (including same-sex couples) to declare their relationship" when doing income tax, effective for 2001; details of some of the effects; etc.].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 26 (28cm.)

Same-sex couples count ["for the first time Statistics Canada has included same-sex couples in the definition of common law couples in the Census"; of about seven million couples, over 34,000 identified themselves as living with same-sex partner; other details].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 24 (14cm.)

Pension suit pending ["class action suit on behalf of surviving gay and lesbian spouses who were denied Canada Pension Plan benefits" was registered Nov. 27, 2001; set to go to trial Sept. 8, 2003 in Ontario Superior Court of Justice; concerns those whose same-sex common-law partner died between April 17, 1985 and Jan. 1, 1998; other details].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 26 (21cm.)

Surviving spouses go to trial [class action lawsuit against federal government regarding pre-1998 Canada Pension Plan benefits for surviving gay spouses went to trial Sept. 8/03; "decision not expected until early next year"; details].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 24 (13cm.)

Court gives, Martin takes [newsnote that Paul Martin government has decided to appeal ruling of Ontario Superior Court that federal government discriminated against surviving partners in same-sex relationships in not making Canada Pension Plan survivor benefits retroactive to 1985; some details].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 26 (15cm.)

Survivor victory [class-action lawsuit for Canada Pension Plan survivor benefits retroactive to 1985 has been settled; claimants happy, but government could appeal; details].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 27 (26cm.)

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.)

Manitoba kids [newsnote that Manitoba justice minister says government will change provincial laws to allow lesbian/gay couples to adopt; currently single gay or lesbian can adopt, but not couples].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 13 (10cm.)

Manitoba equality [Bill 53 introduced to "amend 56 statutes affecting marital and common-law relationships"; "bill reflects principle that those in common-law relationships (same and opposite sex) should be treated the same way as those in marital relationships" regarding property on breakdown and on death of a partner; bill will also provide for registration of a common-law relationship; other details].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 10 (29cm.)

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.)

New property law [Manitoba legislation in effect June 30 extends property rights to same-sex common-law couples; registry established at Vital Statistics agency to allow common-law couples to register and bring them under the legislation; details, including information on relationship termination requirements; some wonder if this legislation is excuse to not allow same-sex marriage in Manitoba].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 11 (18cm.)

Maritimers take the lead [report on actions of Nova Scotia government in legislation with respect to gay/lesbian couples; Bill 75 tabled on November 6, 2000; also introduced change to create Registered Domestic Partnership, for which requirements similar to but not identical with those for marriage; other details].
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 26 (39cm.)

Nova Scotia makes changes [reporting that four Halifax couples have registered for province's new domestic partner certificate; some details of legislation permitting this; "Nova Scotia is the first province to recognize same-sex partners in a registration"].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 28 (14cm.)

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.)

Spousal rights coming in Ontario? [recently-elected Ontario legislative member, Liberal Tim Murphy, representing St. George-St. David riding (which includes Toronto's "gay ghetto") has promised to introduce private member's bill re pension and property rights for gays/lesbians; in by-election Murphy, who is identified as heterosexual, defeated two openly-gay candidates, Conservative Nancy Jackman and NDP candidate George Lamony].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 21 (22cm.)

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.)

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.)

Ontario debate [over issue of same-sex spousal benefits; NDP introduced Bill 167 on May 19/94 to amend 56 pieces of legislation, including Human Rights Code; narrowly survived first reading; at press time, not known if would pass; additional contextual information].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 19 (51cm.)

Setback in Ontario [outrage and disappointment over defeat of Bill 167, "which would have granted lesbian and gay couples many of the same rights that are available to opposite-sex couples in Ontario; bill defeated on June 9; after vote, 3000 demonstrated; etc.].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 19 (52cm.)

Rewriting the law [report on ruling by Ontario Court, General Division, that gay/lesbian couples can sue for palimony; M v. H case; details].
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 23 (43cm.)

Victory in Ontario [Ontario Court of Appeal "has ruled that same-sex couples must be treated the same as opposite-sex couples under family law"; this is a news article on the M v. H legal case decision].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 23 (35cm.)

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.)

Abuse victim resources [brief report on Ottawa's Partner Assault Team (PAST); mention of special concerns of lesbians and gays].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 28 (26cm.)

Historic decision [Supreme Court of Canada ruled on May 20, 1999 in the M v. H case regarding rights of gay/lesbian couples; gave Ontario six months to amend its legislation to conform to ruling; other details].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 26 (50cm.)

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.)

Back in the courts [Ontario woman known as M (from M v. H legal case) "going back to court to challenge recent amendments made by the Ontario government to family law legislation"; 67 provincial statutes amended, but created separate category for same-sex couples, not given status of spouses; opinion that this is segregation; other details].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 24 (32cm.)

Fighting to stay together [Todd Leyland and Pierre Beaulne; Leyland, an American, had to leave Canada because work visa expired June 22; two men applied for marriage licence at Ottawa city hall; etc.].
P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 22 (16cm.)

Lifetime commitments [Toronto's Metropolitan Community Church site of mass "rite of blessing" for gay and lesbian couples on February 16; this year 137 couples made lifetime commitment; ceremony is held on Sunday closest to Valentine's Day].
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 18-19 (20cm.)

Battling for benefits [James Rawson, partner of the late Rev. James McCue, Anglican priest, takes Anglican Diocese of Toronto to Ontario Human Rights Commission for denial of survivor pension benefits; details given].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 20 (35cm.)

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.)

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.)

Will change laws [newsnote that Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow says government will change provincial laws to bring them in line with Supreme Court decision in Ontario case (M v. H) that same-sex couples can collect alimony when relationship fails].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 21 (13cm.)

Violence in relationships [newsnote that Saskatchewan Towards Offering Partnership Solutions to Violence (STOPS) "planning a consultation with gay and bisexual men who have been victims of relationship violence"; purpose; request for participation; contact information].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 11 (14cm.)

Changing legislation ["provincial NDP/Liberal coalition government appears to be ready to amend all provincial legislation that addresses spousal issues to recognize same-sex relationships"; details].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 20 (31cm.)

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.)

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.)

One step forward, two steps back [in United States; report concerning decision by Salvation Army at national level to offer benefits only to "spouses and children," overruling Western Territory decision that would have effectively included same-sex partners; details].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 29 (33cm.)