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Stephen Harper

I have no difficulty with the recognition of civil unions for non-traditional relationships but I believe in law we should protect the traditional definition of marriage.

Stephen Harper

Marriage

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Stephen Harper is saying that he supports legal acknowledgment for partnerships outside of traditional marriage, such as civil unions. However, he wants the legal definition of marriage to remain focused on the traditional concept, likely meaning a union between a man and a woman.

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