Originally posted by: Dragnov
It does not have to be a uniquely Canadian, but it has to deal with some type of issue affecting Canada. I will have to be using Canadian resources and information and such, so though it can be universal (my orignal though of NATO) but it has to focus on the Canadian aspect of it.
This is a topic which may appeal to you because Canada is a pioneer in the area and it's a key issue in the United States:
Gay marriage.
You may or may not be familiar with the politics on this in Canada and redifining marriage.
This is particularly poiniant because Canada's closest ally (whom we are putting in the groundwork for SHARED LAWS especially as they pertain to digital rights) has proposed a constitutional amendedment to specifically ban gay marriages. The massechusettes supreme court ruled that DISallowing gay marriage was a violation of the 4th amendment. This would be only the second time (prohibition being the first) where specific rights and freedoms have been restricted by the constitution. It's a confusion of religion and law. But, said ammendment does guarantee equal protection under the law which most certainly applies to Spousal Priveldge, Post Mortem property rights, emergency medical authority etc guaranteed by marriage.
Yes, this is in the States but Canada being such a close partner and integrating our legal system puts this issue in a unique light.
Since Gay marriage is legal here, and we're about redifine marriage, how does this portray Canadians?
Did we take this step because of being more socially advanced than the United States?
Did we take this step because of biological proof that homosexuality is genetic?
What makes Canada different from out big brother to the south on this topic.
Here are some references you have my permission to use.
If you have any questions or need more suggestions on this topic, feel free to contact me:\
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