(CPOD) May 26, 2004 - Canadians are split over the concept of wedlock for gay and lesbian partners, according to a poll by Léger Marketing. 43 per cent of respondents are in favour of marriages between homosexual couples, while 47 per cent disagree.

In 2003, the Canadian provinces of Ontario and British Columbia allowed homosexual marriage after separate court rulings. The House of Commons is expected to debate legislation that could enable same-sex couples all across Canada to legally wed.

Support is slightly higher for allowing gay and lesbian partners to raise children. 46 per cent of respondents back allowing homosexual couples to adopt, while 47 per cent disagree.

Polling Data

Are you in favour or not of same-sex marriages?

Are you in favour or not with same-sex couples adopting children?

Source: Léger Marketing
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,511 adult Canadians, conducted from Apr. 6 to Apr. 11, 2004. Margin of error is 2.6 per cent.

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