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 Statement From Cardinal Ambrozic Regarding The Redefinition Of Civil Marriage In Canadian Law June 29, 2005With the House of Commons having passed Bill C-38 on 28 June 2005, Canadians take another unfortunate step toward eliminating civil and social recognition and appreciation for the unique importance of the committed relationship of a man and a woman in marriage.The issues at stake are not only the basis and the definition of marriage as established and celebrated since time immemorial by all religions and cultures, and as inscribed in nature. What is at risk is the future of marriage as a fundamental social...

Right Hon. Paul Martin (Prime Minister, Lib.) (for the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) moved that Bill C-38, an act respecting certain aspects of legal capacity for marriage for civil purposes, be read the second time and referred to a committee. He said: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Bill C-38, the Civil Marriage Act. I rise in support of a Canada in which liberties are safeguarded, rights are protected and the people of this land are treated as equals under the law. [English] This is an important day. The attention of our nation is...