Polygamy in Canada: Legal and Social Implications for Women and Children- A Collection of Policy Reports

Author: The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre Publisher: Status of Women Canada Publication: Polygamy in Canada: Legal and Social Implications for Women and Children- A Collection of Policy Research Reports Document Date:                  November 2005 Category: Public Policy > Marriage Related Categories: Marriage > Other Marital Forms Marriage > Philosophy of Marriage Marriage > Polygamy Public Policy > Future of the Family   This report provides an examination of Canada's anti-polygamy law, as well as an examination of claims that banning polygamy is an impingement on religious freedom.  The authors conclude that if Canada's current law banning polygamy were to face a charter challenge, the ban would still remain.  Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link