Gay marriage is now legal in Nova Scotia.
That makes 5 of 10 provinces and 1 of 3 territories to date to legalize gay marriage. Within the year it will likely be legal everywhere, marking a giant step forward for human rights in Canada.
In the meantime, several American states are proposing constitutional amendments to ban gay marriage, including Ohio, Georgia and Oklahoma. Bans have already passed in 6 states.
The Canadian Supreme Court is due to hear arguments next month on proposed legislation legalizing gay marriage nationwide. It’s been a long time coming. Let’s hope our neighbours to the South sit up and take notice.
There are, here in the lower 50, too many who say “But in Leviticus…” over porkchops or lobster.