[singsong]

Burnham said that the certificate will provide private sector employers with proof that their employees are in a relationship, opening the way for health care insurance for the other person in the relationship.

Does this mean that the employers cannot deny a benefit if they provide it for married couples? It does not make sense to me. If the employer's policy says MARRIED couples and this certificate is NOT marriage, I think the employers don't have to provide the benefit. As it stands now any two morons can get a certificate and claim benefits. Looks like a fraud certificate to me. There is a lot more responsibility behind a real marriage, that's why divorce is hard. That's the way it should be.

[unspun]

Examples of numerous inconsistencies with reality. But if you're into 'postmodernist' thinking who needs reality?

[Kahonek]

"Does this mean that the employers cannot deny a benefit if they provide it for married couples? It does not make sense to me."

Employers can decide whether or not to extend the benefits. This just gives them a consistent basis upon which to do so if they so choose.