Any congratulations to Canada are premature.

A parliamentary committee will study the action, no telling what the outcome in legislation will be. Remember, the governmemt itself has so far adopted a hands-off stance which will last until after the next election.

Alberta has declared its intention to opt out of any same-sex marriage legislation, which is its right under the Charter of Rights. Some other provinces may follow.

I tend to echo the feelings of Rick Fielding and Peter T. A great place to live, but by no means perfect.