“[B]y reopening debate on this issue [the Civil Marriage Act] in the House of Commons and possibly backpedaling on the equal right of same-sex couples to marry, Canada is in danger of joining the ranks of countries that champion human rights only selectively to suit political circumstances. The consequences of such an outcome would be damaging, not only to people in Canada, but to those around the world who look to our country for inspiration and guidance on human rights…”
Letter to federal members of Parliament re: equal marriage
Author
Joanne Csete, Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Topics
2SLGBTQ+ Rights
Language
English, French