Same-sex couple sues N.W.T. (Canada)

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YELLOWKNIFE - A same-sex couple in Yellowknife is suing the Northwest Territories government over the right to get married, saying that refusing them a licence is a violation of their charter rights.

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Though Jason Perrino and Colin Snow won't speak publicly, their statement of claim is clear. In it, Perrino says "Colin and I both wish to legalize our relationship ... It is my wish that my stepdaughter will grow up and recognize her dad and I are a real family.''

If the judge rules in their favour, all same-sex couples will be able to legally marry in the Northwest Territories.

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Perrino and Snow's lawyer, Sheila MacPherson, says the odds are in their favour.

"The law is fairly well settled in this regard," she says. "I think it would be difficult to conceive we would not be successful."

link = http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/05/20/samesexsuit0520.html

[XemaSab]

1. It's cold up there

people gots to huddle together for warmth...

[Maple]

2. Expect the same shortly in

Nunavut, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Especially if the bill doesn't pass in the House due to Opposition shenanigans.

One by one, if we can't do it all at once.