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Adoption of Children Legislation/Cases/References
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In 2002, Nunavut law did not permit same-sex couples or individuals to adopt children [R1.1].
R1.1 Associated Press: "Children's Aid Society Seeks Gay Foster Parents" 24 OCT 02
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Discrimination Legislation/Cases/References
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On 04 November 2003, Nunavut MLAs voted narrowly to pass Bill 33, the Human Rights Act [R1.1].

The Bill is aimed at protecting against discrimination because of race, gender or sexual orientation [R1.2].

Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik has said his government is committed to passing the act.
R1.1 Nunatsiaq News: "Human Rights Bill Passes by Narrow Margin" 07 NOV 03
R1.2 CBC North: "Nunavut Must Protect Gay Rights, MP Says" 16 JUN 03
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Marriage Legislation/Cases/References
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In 2005, Nunavut, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and the Northwest Territories were the only jurisdictions that hadn't recognized same-sex marriages [R2.1].

In 2003, Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik said the Territory would not perform same-sex marriages unless compelled to do so by federal law [R2.2].

However, he added, the territory will recognize same-sex unions performed outside its boundaries.
R2.1 Globe & Mail: "Canadian Same-sex Marriage Bill Receives Royal Assent" 20 JUL 05
R2.2 Nunatsiaq News: "Nunavut Decides Against Same-sex Marriage Ceremonies" 07 NOV 03
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Partners Legislation/Cases/References
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In November 1999, attorneys-general from Nunavut, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Manitoba and Saskatchewan confirmed they were still reviewing their legislation with an eye to making changes to grant benefits to same-sex couples [R1.1].
R1.1 Canadian Press: "Bill Won't Alter Definition of "Spouse"" 11 FEB 00
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