http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060117.wssm0117/BNStory/specialDecision2006By SCOTT DEVEAU
Globe and Mail Update
A coalition headed by a former Liberal MP has announced its endorsement of roughly 150 candidates in the federal election who support a restoration of the traditional definition of marriage.
Independent MP Pat O'Brien split with the Liberal caucus last year over his opposition to how the party redefined the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples. He is spearheading the bipartisan Vote Marriage Coalition, along with former Conservative MPs Grant Hill and Elsie Wayne, both known for their strong stands against same-sex marriage.
"Each candidate we endorse has taken a stand and given clear indication of supporting marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman in the next Parliament," Mr. O'Brien said in a statement Tuesday. In all, the coalition is endorsing roughly 150 candidates across the country, he said, and their names can be found on the coalition's website.
Surprisingly, some members of the gay and lesbian community think that Vote Marriage is doing Canadian voters a service by outing candidates who have not made their stance on same-sex marriage known.
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