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Being of opposite genders used to be one of the requirements for a valid marriage. Gay and lesbian couples have been able to marry in British Columbia since 8 July 2003. With the passage of the '' Civil Marriage Act'' on 20 July 2005, same-sex couples became able to marry throughout Canada.
Being of opposite genders used to be one of the requirements for a valid marriage. Gay and lesbian couples have been able to marry in British Columbia since 8 July 2003. With the passage of the '' Civil Marriage Act'' on 20 July 2005, same-sex couples became able to marry throughout Canada.


For a quick summary on getting married in British Columbia, see [[How Do I Get Married in British Columbia?]]. It's located in the section ''Marriage, Separation & Divorce'' in the ''Helpful Guides & Common Questions'' part of this resource.  
For a quick summary on getting married in British Columbia, see [[How Do I Get Married in British Columbia?]]. It's located in the section Marriage, Separation & Divorce in the Helpful Guides & Common Questions part of this resource.  


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