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| Region | British Columbia |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Nov 4, 1996 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The 1996 Adoption Act removed gender specific language, stating: "A child may be placed for adoption with one adult or 2 adults jointly", therefore allowing LGB couples to adopt. |
| Sources | https://www.leg.bc.ca/Pages/BCLASS-Legacy.aspx#%2Fcontent%2Flegacy%2Fweb%2F35th4th%2F3rd_read%2Fgov51-3.htm https://bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=6100 |
Revision History (3)
edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc
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| Start Date | Jul 4, 1995 | Nov 4, 1996 |
| Description | British-Columbia was the first province to allow gay couples to adopt children. M v. H (Canada) rules that Constitution protects same-sex couples federally. | The 1996 Adoption Act removed gender specific language, stating: "A child may be placed for adoption with one adult or 2 adults jointly", therefore allowing LGB couples to adopt. |
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edited by Notdog1996. Corrected the date
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| Start Date | May 19, 1999 | Jul 4, 1995 |
| Description | M v. H (Canada) rules that Constitution protects same-sex couples. | British-Columbia was the first province to allow gay couples to adopt children. M v. H (Canada) rules that Constitution protects same-sex couples federally. |
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| Sources | https://bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=6100 | https://www.leg.bc.ca/Pages/BCLASS-Legacy.aspx#%2Fcontent%2Flegacy%2Fweb%2F35th4th%2F3rd_read%2Fgov51-3.htm https://bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=6100 |
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created by aidanwelsford
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 19, 1999 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | M v. H (Canada) rules that Constitution protects same-sex couples. |
| Sources | https://bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=6100 |