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Oct 24

Resolution BC 2004.02

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Resolution BC 2004.02  (Legislation, presented by Kamloops Diocese)

Resignations of British Columbia Marriage Commissioners

Whereas,     Marriage Commissioners in British Columbia are being compelled to resign if they will not solemnize a marriage between same-sex partners, and

Whereas,     The British Columbia Human Rights Code Part 1, Section 13 states in part a person must not

(a) refuse to employ or refuse to continue to employ a person or
(b) discriminate against a person regarding employment or any term or condition of employment because of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion …; therefore, be it

Resolved,    That the BC & Yukon Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada in 57th annual convention assembled request the Minister of Health of British Columbia to reverse its decision demanding the resignation of Marriage Commissioners who refuse to solemnize same sex unions. » Read the rest of this entry »

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