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December 8, 2006
No Debate on Same-Sex Marriage
Yesterday Parliament voted against reopening debate on the legality of same-sex marriage in Canada, meaning the law stays on the books, and gays and lesbians can continue to marry (and divorce) .
As someone who is in support of same-sex marriage, I'm glad debate will not be reopened. But I'm also a little impressed with Prime Minister Harper for making good on his promise to reopen debate, despite the fact the motion had little chance of passing. It's refreshing when politicians deliver on unpopular campaign promises, I just wish Harper had made some different ones.