Entry #1179: Same-sex adoption in British Columbia

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RegionBritish Columbia
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusLegal
Start DateNov 4, 1996
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe 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.
Sourceshttps://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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edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc

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Start DateJul 4, 1995Nov 4, 1996
DescriptionBritish-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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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.

edited by Notdog1996. Corrected the date

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Start DateMay 19, 1999Jul 4, 1995
DescriptionM 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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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.
Sourceshttps://bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=6100https://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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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

created by aidanwelsford

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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateMay 19, 1999
End Date(none)
DescriptionM v. H (Canada) rules that Constitution protects same-sex couples.
Sourceshttps://bctf.ca/SocialJustice.aspx?id=6100