Well, now we know.
Marriage is only possible between a man and a woman.
They can invite friends and family to witness them exchange vows of devotion and commitment, but they can't get married. Marriage is reserved for partners of the opposite sex. The world has moved on. Even though many couples today choose common law unions over marriage, childlessness over procreation and openly gay lifestyles, Justice Minister Anne McLellan seems tied to an archaic era. In her view, the equality concerns of gays and lesbians aren't a big deal, certainly not enough to justify amending a law that does not reflect social diversity.