News Release / Communiqué

Date: July 29^th, 2002

For release: Immediate

STECKLE APPLAUDS THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE

FOR DEFENDING THE INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE

OTTAWA – Paul Steckle, the Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce today commended the Minister of Justice for his decision to appeal the July 12^th, 2002 decision of the Ontario Divisional Court on the constitutionality of the common law, opposite sex meaning of marriage.

Given that the case is still before the courts, Steckle reserved further comment on the matter – with the exception of his letter to the Minister (enclosed) and his vote record in the House of Commons (June 8^th, 2002).

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For further information, media representatives may contact:

Greg McClinchey,

Executive Assistant to Paul Steckle, M.P., Huron-Bruce

(613) 992-8234 or steckp0@parl.gc.ca