It has been estimated that approximately one percent of the population in Canada is homosexual. Although this proportion may seem insignificant, it represents over 314 000 people. Canada is known worldwide as one of the freest countries, but there are still restrictions in the law that limit a person's liberty based on sexual preference. Although common-law relationships between same-sex couples are recognised in almost every province, the term marriage is one that the government will not apply …showed first 75 words of 1147 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1147 total…be happy; everyone has the right to be loved. As Tenzin Gyasto, the 14th Dalai Lama, said, "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." As was stated earlier, there are over 314 000 homosexuals in Canada who are currently under the scrutiny of the law, as far as marriage is concerned. Canada as a nation needs to celebrate the differences that this group of people can contribute to society, not condemn them.