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  Tuesday, 28 June 2005

Stephen Harper under fire for comment on Bloc support of same-sex (Canadian Press) < 1:07:16 AM>.


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Stephen Harper set off a political uproar Monday when he appeared to blame Quebec separatists for the pending legalization of gay marriage.
[Via Yahoo! News - World]

Toronto's Pride parade draws huge crowd < 12:13:45 AM>.


Toronto's Pride parade draws huge crowd

More than 125,000 people gathered in Toronto for the city's 25th Pride Day parade, one of the biggest celebrations of gay culture in the world. FULL STORY
[Via CBC News]

CBC News: Same-sex vote likely on Tuesday, Harper questions 'legitimacy' of bill < 12:13:41 AM>.

Harper branded Bill C-38 the product of an illegitimate union. "I think because this bill is only being passed with the support of the BQ, I think it will lack legitimacy with most Canadians. The truth is most federalist MPs will oppose this legislation," he said.

Barely a month ago Harper was working hand-in-hand with the BQ to defeat the Liberal budget, in a move that would have brought down the government.

Justice Minister Irwin Cotler pointed out the irony. "It was all right to seek their support for measures he wanted and suddenly they're illegitimate when it comes to Bill C-38. I find that surprising and even somewhat hypocritical," said Cotler.