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.)

Leshner threatened [Michael Leshner, assistant Crown Attorney with Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, who speaks out against political homophobia, warned by his regional director, Tara Dier, to stifle his "strident public opinion"].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 22 (14cm.)

It's about Time [newsnote that Michael Leshner and Michael Stark were married within hours of Ontario Court of Appeal ruling "that exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage was unconstitutional"; were chosen by Time for Canadian Newsmaker of the Year designation].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 26 (14cm.)