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EnderD_503 · 03-01-2011, 03:18 PM

crap wrong topic

AtLast · 03-01-2011, 03:53 PM

Now, HOW is it that one secures a Visa for Canada? Guess I have to settle for visiting.... always have enjoyed your country!

Soon · 03-17-2011, 02:54 PM

CANADA: Florist Refuses Gay Wedding

A florist in New Brunswick has refused to provide flowers for a gay wedding because she "must respect her conscience before God."

After agreeing to provide the flowers for a wedding, Kim Evans of Petals and Promises Wedding Flowers sent an email last month to the couple, saying she didn't know it was a same-sex wedding and would have no part of the ceremony. "I am choosing to decline your business. As a born-again Christian,

I must respect my conscience before God and have no part in this matter," the email said. Evans has not returned calls from CBC News to explain her decision. Mario Bourgeois Leduc, wedding planner for the couple, who didn't want their names released, said he was appalled by the florist's email, especially since "you're celebrating love and you're going against all of the odds to celebrate what is important in your life." "This is going to stay with them for years, because they were again told that their lives are not OK."

According to the New Brunswick Human Rights Act, businesses cannot refuse customers based on sexual orientation. This Saturday a group of LGBT activists will hold a protest at the shop.

A group of gays and lesbians form New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are planning a protest at Petals and Promises florist shop, 39 Glen Pine Drive, in Riverview, New Brunswick. The demonstration will take place on Saturday, March 19, from 3 to 6 PM. Protesters are encouraged to bring flowers to lay at the doorstep of the florist shop to make the point that the LGBT community is aware of the illegal actions of the florist in refusing services for a same-sex wedding, yet they are not condemning them for their religious beliefs.

Should the couple pursue a complaint, you can bet this incident will be heralded by the Christianist right as yet another example of the legalized homofacism coming to America.

Original Article:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...rist-1009.html <--for those interested, there are over 1200 Comments from our fellow Canadians with some varying opinions; so far, mostly in support of the couple, but a handful (only got through first three pages) are quite unenlightened when it comes to our Charter and equality laws.

/snip/

Eldon Hay, a United Church minister in Sackville and a well-known gay rights advocate, said he still sympathizes with the florist.

"The shopkeeper has every right to her own convictions as long as she is a private citizen in her own house," Hay said.

"But if she opens her doors to sell flowers, then she must be prepared to meet and deal with the public."

According to the New Brunswick Human Rights Act, anyone doing business in the province cannot refuse customers based on race, religion or sexual orientation.

LGBT Protest: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...rist-1009.html

EnderD_503 · 03-24-2011, 10:03 AM

Budget's in and elections are happening. Which means Bill C-389 is very likely dead in the water as of now barring a miracle...fuck.

suebee · 03-24-2011, 10:37 AM

I googled because I didn't know this bill by it's number: discouraging the sites that have sprung up against it. "The Homosexual Agenda" seems to be at work again. I sure wish somebody would email me a copy!

betenoire · 03-24-2011, 01:44 PM

My homosexual agenda mostly has to do with paying my rent and figuring out when I'm going to have time to do laundry. I have no idea when these people think we have time for world domination.

MsTinkerbelly · 03-25-2011, 10:07 AM

Canada To Help LGBT Refugees

In a partnership with an LGBT group, Canada has announced a landmark asylum program to assist LGBT refugees fleeing persecution in their home countries.
Through the project, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will work with the Rainbow Refugee Committee to share the cost of sponsoring gay, lesbian, transgender, transsexual and bisexual refugees overseas to Canada. The department will provide $100,000 in assistance to cover three months of income support for the refugees upon their arrival here, while the Rainbow committee will offer orientation services, accommodation, food and other basic needs. “These funds are a welcome first step in response to the crisis facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people around the globe, at a time when 77 countries continue to criminalize homosexuality and five prescribe the death penalty,” said Helen Kennedy, executive director of Egale Canada, the country’s largest LGBT human rights organization.

DapperButch · 03-26-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betenoire

My homosexual agenda mostly has to do with paying my rent and figuring out when I'm going to have time to do laundry. I have no idea when these people think we have time for world domination.

You SO should make this your signature!

03-17-2011, 02:54 PM	#3
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	from JoeMyGod (not so sexy!) :( CANADA: Florist Refuses Gay Wedding A florist in New Brunswick has refused to provide flowers for a gay wedding because she "must respect her conscience before God." After agreeing to provide the flowers for a wedding, Kim Evans of Petals and Promises Wedding Flowers sent an email last month to the couple, saying she didn't know it was a same-sex wedding and would have no part of the ceremony. "I am choosing to decline your business. As a born-again Christian, I must respect my conscience before God and have no part in this matter," the email said. Evans has not returned calls from CBC News to explain her decision. Mario Bourgeois Leduc, wedding planner for the couple, who didn't want their names released, said he was appalled by the florist's email, especially since "you're celebrating love and you're going against all of the odds to celebrate what is important in your life." "This is going to stay with them for years, because they were again told that their lives are not OK." According to the New Brunswick Human Rights Act, businesses cannot refuse customers based on sexual orientation. This Saturday a group of LGBT activists will hold a protest at the shop. A group of gays and lesbians form New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are planning a protest at Petals and Promises florist shop, 39 Glen Pine Drive, in Riverview, New Brunswick. The demonstration will take place on Saturday, March 19, from 3 to 6 PM. Protesters are encouraged to bring flowers to lay at the doorstep of the florist shop to make the point that the LGBT community is aware of the illegal actions of the florist in refusing services for a same-sex wedding, yet they are not condemning them for their religious beliefs. Should the couple pursue a complaint, you can bet this incident will be heralded by the Christianist right as yet another example of the legalized homofacism coming to America. Original Article: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...rist-1009.html <--for those interested, there are over 1200 Comments from our fellow Canadians with some varying opinions; so far, mostly in support of the couple, but a handful (only got through first three pages) are quite unenlightened when it comes to our Charter and equality laws. /snip/ Eldon Hay, a United Church minister in Sackville and a well-known gay rights advocate, said he still sympathizes with the florist. "The shopkeeper has every right to her own convictions as long as she is a private citizen in her own house," Hay said. "But if she opens her doors to sell flowers, then she must be prepared to meet and deal with the public." According to the New Brunswick Human Rights Act, anyone doing business in the province cannot refuse customers based on race, religion or sexual orientation. LGBT Protest: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...rist-1009.html Last edited by Soon; 03-17-2011 at 03:03 PM.

03-24-2011, 10:37 AM	#5
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03-01-2011, 03:18 PM	#1
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03-24-2011, 10:03 AM	#4
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,879 Times in 1,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Budget's in and elections are happening. Which means Bill C-389 is very likely dead in the water as of now barring a miracle...fuck.