Canada Marriage Equality 2005: How a Nation Quietly Embraced Love | LGBTQ+ History Bedtime Story
Drift off to sleep with the inspiring story of how Canada became the 4th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2005, a quiet revolution of love and equality.
In this hopeful LGBTQ+ history bedtime story, discover Canada's peaceful journey to marriage equality. Learn about the courageous couples who sued for the right to marry, Michael Leshner and Michael Stark, who waited 22 years and became the first legally married same-sex couple in Canada on June 11, 2003. Experience the historic moment on July 20, 2005, when the Civil Marriage Act passed 158-133, making Canada only the…
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