Canadians for Equal Marriage

Press Release

July 1, 2004

Survey Finds Huge Increase in Support for Equal Marriage

Election had profound impact on Canadians’ appreciation for the Charter

Toronto—A survey released today by the Centre for Research and Information on Canada and Environics showed a large jump in support for equal marriage for same-sex couples. An earlier survey, done in September 2003, showed 48% of Canadians in favour of equal marriage and 47% opposed. Today’s survey showed 57% of Canadians in favour of equal marriage and 38% opposed, meaning 9% of Canadians have changed their minds.

“This survey shows that Canadians understand that equal marriage is a civil rights issue,” said Laurie Arron, Political Coordinator for Canadians for Equal Marriage. “The election appears to have had a profound impact on Canadians’ appreciation for the Charter. Through the election, Canadians thought long and hard about what the Charter means and have a renewed understanding of the importance of protecting everyone’s Charter rights. They have come to understand what the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often said, that ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’”

For more info:
Laurie Arron, Canadians for Equal Marriage, 416-839-7178 (c)

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