Reference re Same-Sex Marriage

Judgment Cited authorities (25) Cited in (177) Precedent Map Related
JurisdictionFederal Jurisdiction (Canada)
CourtSupreme Court (Canada)
JudgeMcLachlin, Beverley; Major, John C.; Bastarache, Michel; Binnie, William Ian Corneil; LeBel, Louis; Deschamps, Marie; Fish, Morris J.; Abella, Rosalie Silberman; Charron, Louise
Citation2004 SCC 79,[2004] 3 SCR 698,JE 2005-42,135 ACWS (3d) 612,328 NR 1,246 DLR (4th) 193,[2004] SCJ No 75 (QL),125 CRR (2d) 122,12 RFL (6th) 153
Date09 December 2004
Docket Number29866
Subject MatterCIVIL RIGHTS,CONSTITUTIONAL LAW,CRIMINAL LAW,PRACTICE,STATUTES

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  • PHS Community Services Society et al. v. Canada (Attorney General)
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • 15 d5 Janeiro d5 2010
    ...213]. Reference Re Secession of Quebec, [1998] 2 S.C.R. 217 ; 228 N.R. 203 , refd to. [para. 172]. Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; 328 N.R. 1 ; 2004 SCC 79 , refd to. [para. Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada v. Northwest Territories (Commissio......
  • R. v. Caron (G.) et al., (2015) 477 N.R. 200 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 20 d5 Novembro d5 2015
    ...1 S.C.R. 623 ; 441 N.R. 209 ; 291 Man.R.(2d) 1 ; 570 W.A.C. 1 ; 2013 SCC 14 , refd to. [para. 12]. Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; 328 N.R. 1 ; 2004 SCC 79 , refd to. [para. 35]. R. v. Beaulac (J.V.), [1999] 1 S.C.R. 768 ; 238 N.R. 131 ; 121 B.C.A.C. 227 ; 198......
  • Daniels v. Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 14 d4 Abril d4 2016
    ...Affairs and Northern Development) v. Cunningham, 2011 SCC 37, [2011] 2 S.C.R. 670; Reference re Same‑Sex Marriage, 2004 SCC 79, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; Canadian Western Bank v. Alberta, 2007 SCC 22, [2007] 2 S.C.R. 3; NIL/TU,O Child and Family Services Society v. B.C. Government and Service Em......
  • Hislop et al. v. Canada (Attorney General), (2007) 222 O.A.C. 324 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 1 d4 Março d4 2007
    ...to. [para. 90]. Edwards v. Canada (Attorney General), [1930] A.C. 124 (P.C.), refd to. [para. 94]. Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; 328 N.R. 1 ; 2004 SCC 79 , refd to. [para. Blaikie v. Quebec (Attorney General) et al., [1979] 2 S.C.R. 1016 ; 30 N.R. 225 , refd to.......
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  • PHS Community Services Society et al. v. Canada (Attorney General)
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • 15 d5 Janeiro d5 2010
    ...213]. Reference Re Secession of Quebec, [1998] 2 S.C.R. 217 ; 228 N.R. 203 , refd to. [para. 172]. Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; 328 N.R. 1 ; 2004 SCC 79 , refd to. [para. Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada v. Northwest Territories (Commissio......
  • R. v. Caron (G.) et al., (2015) 477 N.R. 200 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 20 d5 Novembro d5 2015
    ...1 S.C.R. 623 ; 441 N.R. 209 ; 291 Man.R.(2d) 1 ; 570 W.A.C. 1 ; 2013 SCC 14 , refd to. [para. 12]. Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; 328 N.R. 1 ; 2004 SCC 79 , refd to. [para. 35]. R. v. Beaulac (J.V.), [1999] 1 S.C.R. 768 ; 238 N.R. 131 ; 121 B.C.A.C. 227 ; 198......
  • Daniels v. Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 14 d4 Abril d4 2016
    ...Affairs and Northern Development) v. Cunningham, 2011 SCC 37, [2011] 2 S.C.R. 670; Reference re Same‑Sex Marriage, 2004 SCC 79, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; Canadian Western Bank v. Alberta, 2007 SCC 22, [2007] 2 S.C.R. 3; NIL/TU,O Child and Family Services Society v. B.C. Government and Service Em......
  • Hislop et al. v. Canada (Attorney General), (2007) 222 O.A.C. 324 (SCC)
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 1 d4 Março d4 2007
    ...to. [para. 90]. Edwards v. Canada (Attorney General), [1930] A.C. 124 (P.C.), refd to. [para. 94]. Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698; 328 N.R. 1 ; 2004 SCC 79 , refd to. [para. Blaikie v. Quebec (Attorney General) et al., [1979] 2 S.C.R. 1016 ; 30 N.R. 225 , refd to.......
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  • Interpretation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
    • Canada
    • Irwin Books The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Seventh Edition
    • 30 d3 Junho d3 2021
    ...In the words of the 34 Edwards v Canada (Attorney General) , [1930] AC 124 at 136–37. 35 Reference Re Same-Sex Mar riage , 2004 SCC 79, [2004] 3 SCR 698 at paras 22–30. 36 Reference Re s 94(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act (BC) , [1985] 2 SCR 486 at 508–9, 24 DLR (4th) 536. 37 Ibid at 554 (DLR),......
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    • Irwin Books Archive The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Fifth Edition
    • 29 d4 Agosto d4 2013
    ...Vehicle Act (BC), [1985] 2 SCR 486, 24 DLR (4th) 536 .................... 18, 228, 38, 54, 85, 233, 276 Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 SCR 698, 246 DLR (4th) 193 ................................................ 2, 54, 58, 117, 134, 151, 332 Reference Re Secession of Quebec, [1998]......
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    • Irwin Books Legal Research and Writing. Fourth Edition
    • 23 d4 Junho d4 2016
    ...21–22 Re Solicitor, [1973] 1 OR 870, [1973] OJ No 1862 (Tax Off) ............................... 13 Reference re Same-Sex Marriage, [2004] 3 SCR 698, 2004 SCC 79 ...................117 Reference re Secession of Quebec, [1998] 2 SCR 217 .........................................117 Reid v Ste......
  • The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
    • Canada
    • Irwin Books Archive Constitutional Law. Fourth Edition The Charter and Aboriginal Rights
    • 28 d3 Agosto d3 2013
    ...record or foundation, or where providing an answer would be inappropriate for other reasons. See Reference Re Same-Sex Marriage , [2004] 3 S.C.R. 698 at paras. 61–71; Reference Re Secession of Quebec , [1998] 2 S.C.R. 217 at paras. 25–26 and 105; Reference Re Canada Assistance Plan , [1991]......
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