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Yes. Polygamy is illegal in Canada. Those practicing polygamy in Canada most often cite freedom of religion laws, although the freedom of religion laws may not technically protect the practice of polygamy.

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Yes. Same-sex marriage was legalized all over Canada on July 20, 2005 with the passage of the Civil Marriage act.

Same-sex marriage had been legalized earlier in nine of Canada's thirteen provinces and territories (in chronological order):

  1. Ontario (June 10, 2003);
  2. British Columbia (July 8, 2003);
  3. Quebec (March 16, 2004);
  4. Yukon Territories (July 16, 2004);
  5. Manitoba (September 16, 2004);
  6. Nova Scotia (September 24, 2004);
  7. Saskatchewan (November 5, 2004);
  8. Newfoundland and Labrador (December 21, 2004); and,
  9. New Brunswick (June 23, 2005).
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no its illegal but there hasn't been an arrest for it in 60 yrs

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Is petitioning for your same-sex partner legal in Canada?

Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Canada and you can help your fiance immigrate legally. There is only one kind of marriage in Canada, and the gender of the spouses is irrelevant. There are additional criteria, however, but these apply to everyone, gay or not.


If you get married in Canada is it legal in the US?

Answer I can't be too sure on how legal it is as you are Canadian and you married out of the country. I'd contact Immigration Canada to find out how legal your marrige is. * You can be married outside of Canada and be legally recognized as married in Canada. You simply need to show the marriage certificate. The marriage certificate is less important than it used to be for legal reasons, however. What is more important is the duration that a couple cohabitates (lives together).


What country can you get married in an its not legal in Canada?

It isn't so much the country as the marriage. Canada does not accept child marriages, animal marriages, multiple marriage's on others. Generally any document showing your marriage is accept elsewhere will be accepted in Canada. Sometimes people just say they are married, that has worked for immigration and citizenship, though sometimes you have fill out the paperwork for being married in Canada. That is sometimes a good idea so the spouse will be sure of having their legal rights recognized.


Is marriage in Canada valid in US?

In general, a marriage is recognized by the federal government and by U.S. state governments if the marriage was considered legal in the jurisdiction in which it was performed (for example, Canada), unless the marriage is against public policy (i.e., incestuous, polygamous, etc.). One important exception is same-sex marriage, which is currently not recognized by the U.S. federal government and by many state governments. States that do recognize same-sex marriages, however, will also recognize a same-sex marriage performed in Canada.


Does the United Church of Canada permit same-sex marriage?

Yes. This church, the second largest In Canada after the Catholic church, accepts and performs same-sex marriages which are legal throughout Canada.

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The US does recognize marriages conducted in other countries. The marriage does have to be legal in Canada for it to be legal in the US. And copies of the certificate should be kept available for legal validation.


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You can get the legal capacity to contract to marriage in the embassy of the Canada.


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Is petitioning for your same-sex partner legal in Canada?

Yes. Same-sex marriage is legal in Canada and you can help your fiance immigrate legally. There is only one kind of marriage in Canada, and the gender of the spouses is irrelevant. There are additional criteria, however, but these apply to everyone, gay or not.


How does Canada protect gays and lesbians?

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If you get married in Canada is it legal in the US?

Answer I can't be too sure on how legal it is as you are Canadian and you married out of the country. I'd contact Immigration Canada to find out how legal your marrige is. * You can be married outside of Canada and be legally recognized as married in Canada. You simply need to show the marriage certificate. The marriage certificate is less important than it used to be for legal reasons, however. What is more important is the duration that a couple cohabitates (lives together).


Is same-sex marriage by bisexuals legal in Canada?

Yes. There is no requirement or screening for sexual orientation for marriage in Canada. It is important to note, however, that one can only be married to one person at a time.


Is same-sex marriage legal in Nunavut?

Yes. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Nunavut and all over Canada on July 20, 2005 with the passage of the Civil Marriage act.


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