Province

New Brunswick law does not permit same-sex couples or individuals to adopt children [R1.1].

Courts & Tribunals

In August 2004, a human rights board in New Brunswick ruled that a person in a same-sex relationship can adopt their partner's child and be legally named as a co-parent [R2.1].

Courts & Tribunals

In July 2000, Superior Court Judge Douglas Hague ordered Wal-Mart to pay more than US$2 million to a former cashier who said he was harassed and fired after a boss learned he was undergoing a male-to-female sex change [R1.1].

Federal

See Federal - Marriage

Province

In September 2004, Attorney General Brad Green said his province won't recognize any marriage other than those between a man and a woman until the federal law is changed [R2.1].

Province

In February 2000, attorneys-general from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut confirmed they were still reviewing their legislation with an eye to making changes giving gay pairs the same benefits as heterosexual couples [R1.1].

Courts & Tribunals

In July 2000, Superior Court Judge Douglas Hague ordered Wal-Mart to pay more than US$2 million to a former cashier who said he was harassed and fired after a boss learned he was undergoing a male-to-female sex change [R1.1].