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Gay And Lesbian Couples: Citizenship Tests

Justin Trudeau Dept: On Monday, the government updated its Discover Canada guide, a pamphlet issued to newcomers preparing for citizenship tests, so that it includes an emphasis on Canada's democratic principles, recognition that gay and lesbian couples have access to marriage and that forced marriage is not tolerated in this country, according to Montreal Gazette. During an interview with radio station Newstalk 1010, Trudeau, the Liberal immigration critic, said he was "uncomfortable" with the government labelling honour killings as "barbaric," a remark that sparked a series of attacks from Conservative MPs and immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney is dismissing Liberal MP Justin Trudeau's apology for slamming the federal government's usage of the word "barbaric" to describe honour killings. A clause also states "Canada's openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, 'honour killings,' female genital mutilation, forced marriage or other gender-based violence." As reported in the news.
@t female genital mutilation, honour killings