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CBC News The First Gay March
They called it "Gay Day." 100 protesters gathered in Ottawa in August 1971 for the first large-scale public protest for gay rights in Canada. Speakers addressed the fact that amendments to the criminal code in 1969 legalized their sexual relations but did little to alleviate the oppression of the gay community in everyday life. This protest came on the heels ...
- 1971
- 00:01:47
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- Added on: 05/29/2018
The National Trudeau's Historic Apology to LGBT Communities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a historic apology to members of the LGBT community. It's for actions the Canadian government took against them, simply because they were gay. As part of the mea culpa, Ottawa has introduced legislation to clear the criminal records of those convicted of consensual same-sex activity.
- 2017
- 00:08:59
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- Added on: 11/30/2017
News in Review - September 2003 Canada Debates Same-Sex Marriages
In June 2003 an unprecedented court decision made same-sex marriages legal in Canada. For some, this development was an inevitable step in the evolution of human rights. But for others, the decision failed to acknowledge the institution of marriage’s critical role in society and its religious significance. News in Review takes a look at the controversy.
- 2003
- 00:13:52
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- Added on: 09/15/2003
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News in Review - February 2001 The Supreme Court Rules on Censorship
Focusing on the Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium victory, this story looks at the long-term social and cultural implications of the Supreme Court's decision in which it redefined the process involved in cases involving alleged obscenity. The report also examines the practices of Canada Customs in preventing this particular business, specializing in gay and lesbian books, magazines and videos, ...
- 2001
- 00:12:33
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- Added on: 02/15/2001
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