Recognizing and supporting close relationships between adults : discussion paper : JL2-10/2000

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The concern of this Discussion Paper is with close personal relationships between adults. It begins with a look at the various kinds of close adult personal relationships one finds in Canada today. It goes on to examine the reasons governments have decided to recognize and support some of these relationships,and how they have done so. The Discussion Paper then reviews the difficulties Parliament has experienced in keeping the field of law in tune with society's needs and expectations.--Page 1

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Law Commission of Canada.
Title Recognizing and supporting close relationships between adults : discussion paper
Publication type Monograph
Language Bilingual-[English | French]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[French], Electronic-[English]
Note(s) "The concern of this Discussion Paper is with close personal relationships between adults. It begins with a look at the various kinds of close adult personal relationships one finds in Canada today. It goes on to examine the reasons governments have decided to recognize and support some of these relationships,and how they have done so. The Discussion Paper then reviews the difficulties Parliament has experienced in keeping the field of law in tune with society's needs and expectations."--Page 1.
Bilingual
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Law Commission of Canada 2000.
Binding Ring binding
Description English text, v, 59p. : references ; 28 cm.
ISBN 0-662-64987-7
Catalogue number
  • JL2-10/2000
Subject terms Adults
Social life
Government policy
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