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| Region | Prince Edward Island |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On December 21st 2009, Prince Edward Island updated all mentions such as "husband and wife" and "mother and father" to be gender neutral, ensuring same-sex couples the same recognition. |
| Sources | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/p-e-i-proclaims-same-sex-marriage-amendments-1.849424 https://www.familylawyerscanada.ca/post/prince-edward-island-same-sex-relationships-and-family-rights-and-legal-protections |
Revision History (2)
edited by Notdog1996. Adding description and source. The exact date it became legal is hard to find.
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Description | Under the Adoption Act. | On December 21st 2009, Prince Edward Island updated all mentions such as "husband and wife" and "mother and father" to be gender neutral, ensuring same-sex couples the same recognition. |
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| Sources | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/p-e-i-proclaims-same-sex-marriage-amendments-1.849424 https://www.familylawyerscanada.ca/post/prince-edward-island-same-sex-relationships-and-family-rights-and-legal-protections | |
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Under the Adoption Act. |
| Sources | (empty) |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "Even though it is considered legal, children are not placed with same-sex couples for adoption."