Canada has had legal same sex marriages for 10 years, with little, if any, negative impacts on its society-but more choices, acceptance and equality. However, like with others, not all gay folks choose to marry. Common law relationships are increasing on all fronts. Couples who remarried (many with children) have also increased, with the increased divorce rates. The definition of family has changed, as has the once negative stigmas that were once associated with non-traditional relationships and families. I do not see Canadian society any worse off for these changes, but reduced stigmas sure has made it easier for members of these families to play an open and active role in society with limited discrimination.



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