LGBT rights in Canada
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Canada are some of the most advanced in the world. During the British North America era, same-sex relationships were illegal. They were punishable with capital punishment. Homosexual activity became legal in 1969. Same-sex marriage became legal in 2005.[1][2]
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- ↑ "Canada Legalizes Gay Marriage". FOX News. 20 July 2005. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ↑ "Gay Marriage Is Extended Nationwide in Canada". The Washington Post. 29 June 2005. Retrieved 29 March 2016.