Members of the 38th Canadian Parliament and same-sex marriage

This article lists the members of the 38th Parliament of Canada, and, in the case of members of the House of Commons, how they voted on Bill C-38, and, in the case of members of the Canadian Senate, their publicly-stated voting intentions for when the bill is voted on in the Senate. Bill C-38, if enacted, would amend the Marriage Act of Canada to recognize same-sex marriage (SSM).

Votes

House of Commons

	Group	For	Against	Absentees	Total	Liberal cabinet	36	0	1	37	Liberal backbench	59	32	3	95	Conservatives	3	93	2	98	Bloc Quebecois	43	5	6	54	NDP	17	1	1	19	Independents	0	2	2	4	Totals	158	133	16	307

• This tally does not include the Speaker, who only votes in the House if there is a tie. Parliamentary procedure suggests in the event of a tie vote, she or he would break the tie by voting "No" so as to prolong debate.

Vote count last updated: July 04, 2005 Senator Robichaud (1+), Senator Anne C. Cools (comments), Senator Lillian Dyck (1+)

A minimum of 154 votes is needed to ensure the legislation passes , although the only formal requirement for passing legislation is the assent of a majority of members in attendance for the vote.

Senate

	Group	For	Against	Unknown	Total	Liberals	17	5	41	63	Conservatives	2	8	12	22	Independents	3	1	1	5	Progressive Conservatives	1	0	4	5	Independent NDP	1	0	0	1	Totals	24	14	58	96

Background

If enough of the members that favour same-sex marriage show up, Bill C-38 will indeed pass. The Globe and Mail's analysis on December 13 placed the upper limit of opposed votes at 142.

However, should Bill C-38 pass the House, it would still have to pass the Senate and gaining Royal Assent by the Governor-General before becoming law. The intended voting positions of senators is less clear. Some observers argue that, even if a majority of senators is opposed, it is unlikely that they would vote as such, and most would instead skip the vote rather than stop a bill passed by the House. This argument has weight as this has traditionally been the case on most issues, however the last time the Senate faced such a "moral" issue was in 1989 when the Senate defeated a bill that would have restricted late term abortion and removed broader anti-abortion language from the Criminal Code of Canada that had been struck down by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Most of the Liberal cabinet, the Bloc Québécois (BQ) and the New Democratic Party (NDP) are in favour of the resolution, while most of the Conservative Party members are against it. The difference lies in the Liberal backbench where about 2/3 of members are in favour.

On April 12, a vote was held on an amendment to Bill C-38 proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, Stephen Harper. The amendment would have stopped C-38 from advancing and maintained the "traditional" definition of marriage. The proposed amendment was defeated by a vote of 164 to 132. Ten MPs were absent, including 5 BQ MPs who reportedly oppose the bill. Certain MPs who had previously not declared their positions on the issue revealed their stands on the bill in this vote. All of these voted against the amendment, and therefore can be assumed to be in favour of same-sex marriage. Liberal MP Joe Comuzzi, who months ago mused about resigning his post, voted against the amendment because "it was a Conservative motion".

A vote-in-principle was expected around April 19, but Conservatives stalled the bill by bringing up more MPs to speak on the issue. The 2nd reading vote came up on a recorded division, and passed 164-137. The rise in votes for the opposition came from several Bloc MPs who were absent for Harper's amendment, but present for the 2nd reading vote.

Justice Minister Irwin Cotler hopes to have the law passed by June. The sponsorship scandal and the budget, however, could very well bring down the Government at any time, which would kill every bill currently before Parliament, including C-38.

Bill C-38 entered Report Stage on June 16, 2005. After exiting committee, the Government has considered amendments to the bill to further protect religious officials who don't wish to perform same-sex marriages, and so that charitable organizations shall not lose their tax status.

While the Government wanted to pass C-38, its main priority was to first pass C-48 (the NDP additions to the budget), which the Bloc and the Conservatives opposed. The third reading vote on that bill in the House was expected the final week of June, after the House adopted a motion (supported by the Liberals, Bloc Quebecois, and NDP) to extend the sitting of the house. Bill C-48 passed just before midnight on June 23, 2005 when the Liberals agreed with the Bloc and NDP to force a snap vote on the bill. The snap vote on C-48 was significant because if all Conservative MP's were present for the vote, and if all Bloc opposed, and the Independents voted as they usually did, the Government would have been defeated.

Recent polls show the Conservatives trailing the Liberals by wide margins and thus many believe they don't want an election, and many political insiders suspect the Bloc would have gotten some of their MP's to abstain from voting on the budget bill in order to let it pass, so that C-38 would not ultimately die when the election was called after the defeat of the Government.

House of Commons

NOTES: All MPs statuses updated as of April 12 due to the defeat of Stephen Harper's amendment, and the 2nd reading vote on May 4. In "notes", all MPs that previously had no public comment (thus their spot was left blank), that spot was filled with the April 12 and/or May 4 update -- note that there is a new section "Harper Amendment" and "2nd Reading"; each MPs vote is listed under the appropriate column. Therefore, you will not see a listing for those dates for every MP who already had sufficient information on whether they were voting against or in favour prior to the vote.

Liberal Cabinet

As per the principle of cabinet solidarity, all cabinet ministers will be expected to vote in favour of government-introduced legislation. While backbench MPs in 2003, six future cabinet ministers voted in favour of a Canadian Alliance motion defining marriage in exclusively traditional terms. Joe Comuzzi decided to leave cabinet in order to vote against SSM. John Efford, a cabinet minister who recently opposed SSM has decided to vote in favour of C-38. Former Liberal MP Pat O'Brien has said he has personally been told by six ministers that they may leave the cabinet rather than support SSM legislation. Stephen Harper has pressured Paul Martin to allow his cabinet members a free vote; citing the precedent of Brian Mulroney in a capital punishment vote in 1988.

Name	Predicted vote		2003 Alliance Motion	Harper amend.	2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Riding
Reg Alcock	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Winnipeg South, MB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Mauril Bélanger	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Ottawa—Vanier, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Carolyn Bennett	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	St. Paul's, ON
	April 5: Minister of State (Public Health) - Says you cannot dismiss same-sex couples wanting to enter into and celebrate one of the most significant events in life.
Ethel Blondin-Andrew	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Western Arctic, NT
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Claudette Bradshaw	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Scott Brison	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Kings—Hants, NS
	Is gay himself
Aileen Carroll	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Barrie, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Raymond Chan	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Richmond, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Irwin Cotler	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Mount Royal, QC
	February 1: Introduced the Bill (C-38) in the House of Commons today for its 1st reading. April 21: Stated the Conservatives know they cannot enact a civil union system since that is up to the provinces, and not the federal government. Stated "the fourth question was included in the reference as to whether the traditional definition of marriage was compatible with the charter. It was included to allow those who wished to argue that position to do so. As to the question we put and supported, whether extending civil marriage to gays and lesbians was compatible with the charter, the court answered that same sex marriage was not only consistent with the charter, but flowed from it."
Stéphane Dion	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Saint-Laurent—Cartierville, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Ujjal Dosanjh	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Vancouver South, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Ken Dryden	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	York Centre, ON
	June 24: Told "The Toronto Star": "Life is hard enough when we live on the majority side of things — of race, language, culture, religion, sexuality. Our biggest challenge as human beings, I think, is to get along. To learn about each other, to accept difference, to give the same chance to others to live their lives as we would like them to give to us. To allow others to share fully and completely in the world. To me, man and woman, man and man, or woman and woman, marriage is for two people who love each other, who want to be with each other and who privately and publicly commit to each other."
John Efford			Yes	No	Yes	Absent	Avalon, NL
	June 28th: Not present for final vote due to illness. Efford is not a strong supporter of gay marriage; he voted in 2003 for the Alliance Motion. There has been widespread speculation he would resign from cabinet rather than vote for the bill before he announced on January 28 that it was his intention to support all government legislation, including SSM.
David Emerson	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Vancouver—Kingsway, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Joe Fontana	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	London North Centre, ON
	Will switch vote (London Free Press).
Liza Frulla	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Jeanne-Le Ber, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
John Godfrey	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Don Valley West, ON
	March 21: During 2nd reading of the bill, he cited years ago having changed his mind on the issue after reading a court decision on equal rights. He says there's a distinction between religious and civil marriage. Will vote in favour.
Ralph Goodale	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Wascana, SK
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Bill Graham	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Toronto Centre, ON
	February 16: During 2nd reading debate, he stated gays and lesbians contribute to society and this will strengthen Canada's rights. Believes the religion of one, should not become the religion for all.
Albina Guarnieri	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Mississauga East, ON
	Will switch vote (London Free Press)
Tony Ianno	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Trinity—Spadina, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jean Lapierre	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Outremont, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Paul Martin	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	LaSalle—Émard, QC
	February 16: During 2nd reading debate in Martin's speech, he said he will stand up for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to protect minority rights. Referred back to when women weren't allowed to vote, and when interracial marriages were illegal. Says society has evolved and that while he supported the traditional definition 6 years ago, he has totally come around to supporting same-sex marriage.
John McCallum	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Markham—Unionville, ON
	March 21: Cabinet Minister John McCallum stated he will support the bill. He stated equality rights are too important, and that Civil Marriage should be available to gays and lesbians in all of the land.
Joe McGuire	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Egmont, PE
	Will switch vote (London Free Press)
Anne McLellan	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Edmonton Centre, AB
	Acknowledges that while she voted for traditional marriage 6 years ago, she has changed her mind. Says she will support the bill.
Andrew Mitchell	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Parry Sound—Muskoka, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Stephen Owen	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Vancouver Quadra, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jim Peterson	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Willowdale, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Pierre Pettigrew	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Papineau, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Geoff Regan	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Halifax West, NS
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Lucienne Robillard	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Westmount—Ville-Marie, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jacques Saada	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Brossard—La Prairie, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Andy Scott	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Fredericton, NB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Belinda Stronach	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Newmarket—Aurora, ON
	May 17: Crossed the floor from the Conservative Party to join the Liberal cabinet.
Tony Valeri	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Joe Volpe	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Eglinton—Lawrence, ON
	March 6: Volpe has come around to supporting C-38. Volpe says he kept his word by supporting the bill while making sure religious groups wouldn't be forced to perform gay marriages. (CTV)
	36	0	(1 Absent)

Liberal backbench

At the Liberal biennial convention in March, delegates overwhelmingly approved same-sex marriage as a matter of party policy. Paul Martin has indicated that his caucus will be allowed a free vote.

Name	Predicted vote		2003 Alliance Motion	Harper amend.	2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Riding
Peter Adams	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Peterborough, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
David Anderson	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Victoria, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jean Augustine	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Larry Bagnell	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Yukon, YT
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Navdeep Bains	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Mississauga—Brampton South, ON
	March 21: In the House, he made a speech saying he will support C-38 based on the premise that it is a Charter issue. He also made reference to a secular society. CEM also shows he's a past supporter: (CEM).
Eleni Bakopanos	•		Absent	No	Yes	Absent	Ahuntsic, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Sue Barnes	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	London West, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Colleen Beaumier	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Brampton West, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Don Bell	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	North Vancouver, BC
	Will vote for (MVC)
Maurizio Bevilacqua	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Vaughan, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Françoise Boivin	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Gatineau, QC
	CEM says she is known to support SSM. March 21: During 2nd reading debate, she confirmed her support for C-38 is still present.
Ray Bonin		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Nickel Belt, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Ken Boshcoff		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Thunder Bay—Rainy River, ON
	Opposes same-sex marriage (CEM) April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Don Boudria	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON
	March 21: While in 2nd reading debate, he made one of the most powerful and passionate speeches on the issue out of all MP's -- saying he's a practicing roman catholic, married for over 34 years and living in a rural area. He says "that it may surprise some, but that's too bad. It's a matter of law". May 2: Stated in the House that the Conservatives are filibustering the bill by having the same speakers speak numerous times. Says the Conservatives aren't mentioning the 8 court decisions in favour of gay marriages. Believes C-38 is a matter of respecting the law.
Bonnie Brown	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Oakville, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Sarmite Bulte	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Parkdale—High Park, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Gerry Byrne		•	No	Yes	No	Absent	Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, NL
	Voting record favoured gay rights, but he voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
John Cannis		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Scarborough Centre, ON
	March 24: Says 90% of his constituents in 2003 were against, and he will vote that way. Says he's also not convinced religious freedoms are protected in the bill.
Gary Carr		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Halton, ON
	Oakville Beaver: Carr has decided to vote against same-sex marriage.
Marlene Catterall	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Ottawa West—Nepean, ON
	March 21: During 2nd reading debate on C-38, she stated it's important the law treats all with equality. She cited her daughter learning of the suffering of the Japanese, who told her mother she might have thought that was okay if she lived during that time.
Brenda Chamberlain		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Guelph, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Denis Coderre	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Bourassa, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Joe Comuzzi			Absent	No	Yes	No	Thunder Bay—Superior North, ON
	June 28: Resigned from cabinet rather than vote for the bill. He will still seek re-election as a Liberal MP, and remains a member of the Liberal caucus.
Roy Cullen		•	No	Yes	No	Paired	Etobicoke North, ON
	Opposes SSM (CEM), voted against 2003 CA motion. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Rodger Cuzner		•	No	Yes	No	No	Cape Breton—Canso, NS
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. April 21: Sent out a survey in 2003, and says his constituents are against and he will vote that way.
Jean-Claude D'Amours	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
	Will vote in favour (Telegraph-Journal)
Paul DeVillers	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Simcoe North, ON
	February 18: Blasted Rob Moore in the House of Commons for his proposal on Bill C-268 that was later deemed non-votable - it was unconstitutional in its apprach. Stated that in 1999, he was one of 55 members to vote against the traditional definition of marriage. Says that he could "foresee that the courts would apply section 15 of the charter and would hold that requirement discriminatory."
Ruby Dhalla	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Brampton—Springdale, ON
	March 18: While she hadn't explicity stated how she would vote, at the Conservative Party Convention, on debate with Belinda Stronach, she used the Charter of Rights argument saying "it's a core value to many Canadians". She said Stephen's speech basically confirmed he's willing to use the notwithstanding clause. She also didn't tell a high sikh authority she will vote against when asked -- she simply listened, while others expressed their opposition.
Claude Drouin	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Beauce, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Wayne Easter	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Malpeque, PE
	March 8: Told the CBC: "I've always said I would support it if, and only if, the rights of churches to make their own decisions on marriage within their churches were also protected. One right shouldn't outweigh the other."(CBC)
Mark Eyking	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Sydney—Victoria, NS
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Raymonde Folco	•		No	Absent	Yes	Yes	Laval—Les Îles, QC
	A "solid supporter" of same-sex marriage. [1]
Hedy Fry	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Vancouver Centre, BC
	March 24: Commented during debate on C-38: "The charter was written so that the legal component of marriage could be extended as part of our equality rights for minority groups in this country while still allowing religions to continue to have their own law, their own dogma and their own decision to do so."
Roger Gallaway		•	Absent	Yes	No	No	Sarnia—Lambton, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Marc Godbout	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Ottawa—Orléans, ON
	Supports same-sex marriage (CEM)
Mark Holland	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Ajax—Pickering, ON
	March 21: On 2nd reading of the bill in the House, Holland says he believes in 2 things: the protection of religious freedoms, and equality for all Canadians in the Charter. Another link: Supports same-sex marriage. (CEM)
Charles Hubbard		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Miramichi, NB
	February 21: While in debate, he stated that for 2,000 years, marriage has certain connotations. He says "in most people's thinking over past generations, marriage has been a relationship between a man and a woman."
Marlene Jennings	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
	March 24: Parliamentary Secretary Marlene Jennings talked about her interracial marriage during 2nd reading debate. She urged all members of parliament to support C-38 in order to "let Canadians know that civil marriage is as open to them as heterosexual couples".
Susan Kadis	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Thornhill, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Nunavut, NU
	April 22: Told Nunatsiaq News: "Individual liberty and religious freedom are protected by the charter. If I decide not to defend this right by gay couples to marry, how will I defend other rights that are threatened, like our aboriginal rights?."
Jim Karygiannis		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Scarborough—Agincourt, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Wajid Khan		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Mississauga—Streetsville, ON
	February 1: Globe and Mail says Khan will vote against April 12: Voted "yes" on amendment.
Walt Lastewka		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	St. Catharines, ON
	Lastewka will vote against despite earlier confusion.
Dominic LeBlanc	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Beauséjour, NB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Derek Lee		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Scarborough—Rouge River, ON
	April 12: Voted for Harper's amendment. April 21: In the House, he said he wished the bill actually dealt with civil marriage, but says it deals with "straight, simple marriage". Says in the actual bill, the word "civil marriage" doesn't show up, it's only in the title. Will vote against.
Judi Longfield		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Whitby—Oshawa, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Lawrence MacAulay		•	Absent	Yes	No	No	Cardigan, PE
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Paul Macklin	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Northumberland—Quinte West, ON
	February 16: Stated during 2nd reading debate, the opposition is being dishonest believing they can preserve the traditional definition without the use of the notwithstanding clause.
Gurbax Malhi		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Bramalea—Gore—Malton, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Stated that "for more than 6,000 years traditional marriage, defined as the union of a man and a woman, has allowed us to preserve and protect the strength of our families." Says that "children deserve, where possible, the opportunity to receive the warmth and comfort of a mother as well as the protection of a father."
John Maloney		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Welland, ON
	March 21: In 2nd reading of the bill, he said he agrees with civil unions, but not SSM.
Diane Marleau	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Sudbury, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Keith Martin	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
	February 1: Globe And Mail indicates vote for June 23: While debating Mo.17 to extend the sitting of the House, Martin stated those who are opposed should move on. Says "the horse left the barn" a long time ago and that none of the parties in the House have offered to use the Notwithstanding clause to override the Courts.
Bill Matthews		•	Absent	Yes	No	No	Random—Burin—St. George's, NL
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
David McGuinty	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Ottawa South, ON
	Supports SSM (CEM)
John McKay		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Scarborough—Guildwood, ON
	March 21: During debate in the House of Commons, McKay once against stated he will be voting against C-38. June 20: Said on "COUNTDOWN: With Mike Duffey" that he has no problem with the Government sitting through the summer so that C-38 can go through the full democratic process it deserves. Says he has never received as many e-mails, faxes, and letters than any other issue.
Dan McTeague		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Pickering—Scarborough East, ON
	March 21: Parliamentary Secretary Dan McTeague confirmed during debate he will not vote in favour.
Maria Minna	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Beaches—East York, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Shawn Murphy	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Charlottetown, PE
	March 8: Told the CBC: "There's a lot of people on P.E.I. who hold opposing views, but again at the end of the day I believe we have to separate the church and the state from these discussions on the legislation. It's very clear that all organizations can deal with marriage in their own beliefs." (CBC)
Lynn Myers	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Kitchener—Conestoga, ON
	Supports SSM (CEM) April 12th: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Anita Neville	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Winnipeg South Centre, MB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Massimo Pacetti		•	Absent	Yes	No	No	Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, QC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Denis Paradis	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Brome—Missisquoi, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Bernard Patry		•	No	No	No	Paired	Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC
	Patry surprisingly voted "no on 2nd reading". Patry had voted against Harper's amendment and the Alliance Motion. On the Election Prediction website, "Neal" predicted he would get re-elected: "He has told me that IF the Bill ever gets to third reading, he will still vote against it. This will ingratiate himself with the large numbers of practicing Catholics, Jews and Muslims in this riding."
Beth Phinney	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Hamilton Mountain, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jerry Pickard	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Chatham-Kent—Essex, ON
	Now supports same-sex marriage(London Free Press) May 4: The London Free Press reports that Pickard has chosen not to run in the next general election.
Russ Powers	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Ancaster—Dundas—Flam.—Westdale, ON
	Indicated in email letter he would vote for it. April 21: Says C-38 is about civil marriage, and that the bill balances 2 aspects: freedom of religion, and extending civil rights to gays and lesbians. Says the bill was sent to the Supreme Court in order to ensure religious officials would be protected, which they endorsed. Stated the Court said that the Charter protects religious officials from performing both religious and civil marriages, if it should go contrary to their beliefs. Stated that Ontario and Quebec have expressed no problems despite thousands of ceremonies, even without extra protections that were added elsewhere.
Marcel Proulx	•		No	Absent	Absent	Yes	Hull—Aylmer, QC
	May 4: Absent from 2nd reading vote. It appears he may have received word he was to be chair of the committee on C-38, and thus wanted to be absent as to eliminate bias. His likely vote would be "yes". Firstly, since his riding is in Quebec, his constituents would most certainly not be opposed or at least not overwhelmingly. He was one of only some 50+ MP's in 1999 to vote against the alliance motion to protect the traditional definition of marriage. DefendMarriage.ca also lists him as a supporter of the bill.
Yasmin Ratansi	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Don Valley East, ON
	Supports same-sex marriage (CEM)
Karen Redman	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Kitchener Centre, ON
	April 4: While C-38 was in 2nd reading: States that C-38 is about equal rights, and that it is consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling. Says she is proud to defend the Charter and expanding a fundemental institution. February 2: Told the media she will "certainly support" extending civil marriage rights to gays and lesbians.
Pablo Rodriguez	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Honoré—Mercier, QC
	Rodriguez was enthusiastically applauding during Paul Martin's speech on Same-Sex Marriage and stood up when he received a standing ovation during the speech. Says he will vote for.
Anthony Rota	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
	February 1: Globe and Mail indicates vote for
Todd Russell	•		n/a	n/a	n/a	Yes	Labrador, NL
	Elected in May 24 byelection. June 25: MarriageVote.ca says "the word is on the street" that Todd Russell supports same-sex marriage, and will be voting in favour of the bill.
Michael Savage	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
	March 21: Made a speech saying Canadians are 'justifly proud' of the Charter of Rights, and that C-38 follows this. Believes that anything less than marriage is unacceptable; describes it as "a law whose time has come." Also says "it feels comfortably in my heart and mind." Another link for this MP: (CEM)
Andy Savoy		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Tobique—Mactaquac, NB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Francis Scarpaleggia		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
	February 1: Globe And Mail indicates he will vote against
Judy Sgro	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	York West, ON
	Will vote with government on SSM[2]
Mario Silva	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Davenport, ON
	March 21: Says he believes the country has embraced "this new way of thinking" of equal treatment for all. Will vote "yes". He is gay himself.
Raymond Simard		•	No	Yes	No	No	Saint Boniface, MB
	Personally opposes SSM (CEM), voted against 2003 CA motion. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Scott Simms		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor, NL
	April 1: Told CEM that although he truly wants to support it, the majority of his constituents do not and therefore will vote "no".
David Smith	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Pontiac, QC
	Will vote for (Maclean's)
Lloyd St. Amand	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Brant, ON
	Supports same-sex marriage (CEM)
Brent St. Denis	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Paul Steckle		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Huron—Bruce, ON
	March 21: While in debate in the House, Steckle stated while he does support the charter, he personally does not believe C-38 flows within it -- thus he will be voting against.
Paul Szabo		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Mississauga South, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Andrew Telegdi	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
	February 21: Says that if C-38 becomes law, Canada will join two other nations in leading the world in inclusiveness. Believes strongly that we are talking about inclusiveness and the kind of country Canadians want.
Lui Temelkovski	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Oak Ridges—Markham, ON
	Personally supports same-sex marriage (CEM)
Robert G. Thibault	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	West Nova, NS
	March 21: 2nd reading of the bill, Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Thibault said he has a responsibility to uphold the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: that every Canadian is equal before the law.
Alan Tonks		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	York South—Weston, ON
	March 21: Says he believes most of his constituents are against; his personal beliefs are the same. Tonks does, however, support the concept of civil unions.
Paddy Torsney	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Burlington, ON
	Indicated support for SSM in December 9 Hamilton Spectator.
Rose-Marie Ur		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Lambton—Kent—Middlesex, ON
	March 21: Stated during debate of the bill she will vote against. May 4: London Free Press reports that Ur has chosen not to run in the next federal general election. Ur won her seat by only 164 votes over a Conservative MP.
Roger Valley	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Kenora, ON
	Supports same-sex marriage (CEM)
Tom Wappel		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Scarborough Southwest, ON
	February 18: While C-38 was being debated in its 2nd reading, says same-sex marriage is not a right and that no country in the world has declared it so. Says he will vote against.
Bryon Wilfert		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Richmond Hill, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Borys Wrzesnewskyj	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Etobicoke Centre, ON
	Says he will support it.
Paul Zed		•	n/a	Paired	No	No	Saint John, NB
	Opposes same-sex marriage (CEM) April 12: Abstained from voting on Harper's amendment (paired with supporter Francine Lalonde); recovering from heart attack (MarriageVote)
	59	32	(5 Paired/Absentees)

Conservatives

At the Conservative convention, delegates overwhelminglly approved the traditional definition as a matter of party policy with 74% in favour, and 26% opposed. Stephen Harper has indicated that his caucus will be allowed a free vote.

Name	Predicted vote		2003 Alliance Motion	Harper amend.	2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Riding
Jim Abbott		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Kootenay—Columbia, BC
	April 5: C-38 2nd reading speech: Says that the majority of his constituents are in favour for Harper's amendment for civil unions, and he will vote that way. Says that some laws are customized for the protection of children. He says this doesn't mean we're not equal, it just means we're not the same.
Diane Ablonczy		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Calgary—Nose Hill, AB
	April 4: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, Diane said that that the majority of Canadians are against and that changing the defintion would change the effectivness of marriage as the underpinning of society.
Dean Allison		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Niagara West—Glanbrook, ON
	March 24: During 2nd reading debate, Allison confirmed his opposition and stated that he believes in 2 things: marriage between a man and a woman, and openness and accountability for a person's vote. He also indicated opposition to SSM in December 9 Hamilton Spectator May 2: Stated in the House in a speech that 90% of his constituents are against redefining marriage. May 3: Made another speech against the bill.
Rona Ambrose		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Edmonton—Spruce Grove, AB
	February 18: In 2nd reading debate of bill C-38, she stated that the position of the Conservative party is reasonable -- enshrining marriage as between a man and a woman, and creating civil unions for other relationships.
Rob Anders		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Calgary West, AB
	February 21: Presented a petition in the House against equal marriage. Says heterosexual marriage "just works so well". April 5: During debate, he said: "There are things we can learn from history. I only wish that my colleagues across the way, rather than referring to modernity and some of the modern philosophies, would instead refer to 6,000 years of written human history and observe closely what ramifications changes to law have had."
David L. Anderson		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK
	March 24: Made a speech in the house of common blasting MP's for changing their stance on the issue. Says that "marriage has from time immemorial been firmly grounded in our legal tradition, one that is itself a reflection of long-standing philosophical and religious traditions." May 3: Made a speech criticizing PM Paul Martin for being against the traditional marriage and seeing it as a charter right. Said " If it is an issue of human rights it is interesting that the Prime Minister has chosen not to force his caucus to vote for it. How can this be a charter right when the Prime Minister has told half the caucus they can vote how they want and the other half to vote the way he wants them to vote?"
Dave Batters		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Palliser, SK
	April 5: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he said he supports the conservative party amendment for civil unions. Says his constituents have told him "time and time again" they want to preserve the traditional definition while providing the same benefits for same-sex couples.
Leon Benoit		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Vegreville—Wainwright, AB
	February 16: During 2nd reading debate in the House, he said that his constituents feel that it is wrong that the courts have been involved in defining marriage. May 3: Referenced expert Eugene Meehan, former executive legal officer of the Supreme Court of Canada and his recent declaration that the traditional definition of marriage can be restored and that the Supreme Court's decision was advisory only, and non-binding. Says that in the past the Supreme Court has recognized the importance of protecting children's best interest. Stated that the Supreme Court ruled protection over how marriages are performed lies within provincial jurisdiction, and therefore, religious freedom cannot be fully protected.
James Bezan		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Selkirk—Interlake, MB
	March 21: Confirmed his opposition to the bill in his speech during debate in the House
Garry Breitkreuz		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yorkton—Melville, SK
	February 21: Presented a petition against SSM. March 21: C-38 was in 2nd reading when he confirmed he's opposed to allowing same-sex couples the right to marry.
Gord Brown		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Leeds—Grenville, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Colin Carrie		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Oshawa, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Bill Casey		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, NS
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Rick Casson		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Lethbridge, AB
	February 21: During 2nd reading debate, Casson thanked his colleagues thoughts against SSM. He said the definition of marriage has been one that has kept his staff, e-mails and Internet connections very busy.
David Chatters		•	Yes	Yes	Absent	No	Battle River, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Mike Chong		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Wellington—Halton Hills, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
John Cummins		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Delta—Richmond East, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Stockwell Day		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Okanagan—Coquihalla, BC
	March 24: While in 2nd reading debate, he said that "marriage is not an absolute right either. I cannot marry my sister, or my brother for that matter." Said the media is not reporting the Supreme Court didn't say the traditional definition was unconstitutional. May 3: Made another speech in the House, this time focusing more on the legal aspects of marriage. Said that the Supreme Court of Canada did not require Parliament redefining marriage.
Barry Devolin		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Norman Doyle		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	St. John's East, NL
	April 5: During 2nd reading debate, he said he believes an institution like marriage is at the cornerstone of society. Says the Liberal government cannot "without a shadow of a doubt" ensure that churches will not be forced to perform same-sex marriages against their will. Believes one day they will be forced to do so.
John Duncan		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Vancouver Island North, BC
	March 21: Confirmed once again in debate on 2nd reading that he will vote against the bill.
Ken Epp		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Edmonton—Sherwood Park, AB
	April 4: In 2nd reading, said the direction the Government is taking "is the wrong one".
Diane Finley		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Haldimand—Norfolk, ON
	April 4: During 2nd reading debate, she says that opposite sex and same-sex relationships need to be differentiated and thus she will be voting against. Also says the continuation of society would be threatened.
Brian Fitzpatrick		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Prince Albert, SK
	April 4: In 2nd reading, she stated that certain people should go back to school or the institutions that they did attend and reaxmine some of the papers they wrote about where we got important principles from. Says Parliament is not a threat to democracy. Says 90% of constituents in his riding are against the bill.
Stephen Fletcher		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, MB
	April 5: Says his constituents and the majority of Canadians believe that marriage is a basic instutition and that gays and lesbians deserve equality, but in the form of a civil union
Paul Forseth		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	New Westminster—Coquitlam, BC
	March 21: On 2nd reading of C-38, he made a speech in opposition to the bill. Also stated: "About marriage, my community has been very clear about what constitutes a marriage and what does not. No trickery of law or of sociological prescription or sentimental plea seems to change what people in my community say. They tell me that these other arrangements that we may accommodate in law are just not marriage. They are something else. People know it is not marriage."
Cheryl Gallant		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON
	February 21: Presented several petitions against the bill, and is one of the most right-winged conservatives in the caucus. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Peter Goldring		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Edmonton East, AB
	March 21: Made a speech during 2nd reading in the House of Commons confirming he is voting against C-38. May 2: Referenced Bishop Henry and his stance on opposing gay marriage. Says a healthy Canadian society is best assured through the "traditional family".
Gary Goodyear		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Cambridge, ON
	February 16: In 2nd reading, he stated that while he hopes "one day a word will come to mean as much to same sex couples as the word marriage has come to mean to heterosexual couples", he is against that word being 'marriage'. April 21: Says no human rights international tribunal has ever declared same-sex marriage a right. Says the notwithstanding clause does not have to be used to preserve the traditional definition of marriage.
Jim Gouk		•	Yes	Yes	No	Absent	British Columbia Southern Interior, BC
	February 21: While in 2nd reading, Jim stated his opposition to Martin not allowing his Cabinet ministers a "free vote". Will vote against. May 3: Referenced one of his constituents' published article, in which it stated: "Why is the term 'Civil Union' unacceptable? Perhaps, it has nothing to do with the recognition of a lifetime commitment between two people, and everything to do with the destruction of the idea of what marriage truly is? Why did the lesbian couple that took their cause to the Supreme Court apply for a divorce only five days after they were married? Hmmm."
Gurmant Grewal		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Newton—North Delta, BC
	April 4: C-38 in 2nd reading: Says he opposes changing the definition of marriage in which essentially requires procreation. Says traditional family values are at stake. However, says homosexual relations deserves equal legal recognition of their love and commitment.
Nina Grewal		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Fleetwood—Port Kells, BC
	March 24: When C-38 was in 2nd reading, she made a speech criticizing Paul Martin for not allowing a free vote of his cabinet ministers. Says her constituents are against the legislation. Says Anne McLellan and the Prime Minister broke their promise to preserve the traditional definition when they voted with the alliance motion to do so in 1999. Says the Liberal government delays and waits for the courts to respond.
Helena Guergis		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Simcoe—Grey, ON
	April 14: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 03rd: Said in the House of Commons that the majority of Canadians are seeking middle ground on this issue. "They believe that marriage is a basically heterosexual institution, but that same sex couples also have rights to equality within society that should be recognized and protected. We believe the Conservative amendments speak to the majority of Canadians who are in the middle on this issue."
Art Hanger		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Calgary Northeast, AB
	April 5: While in 2nd reading, he stated that never in his wildest dreams did he think parlimanet would be here today redefining the union of 1 man and 1 woman. Says marriage pre-dates the existence of Canada, and says we have to solve this issue via a national referendum.
Stephen Harper		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Calgary Southwest, AB
	February 16: During debate, he stated that the PM does not decide or define rights, and that the Prime Minister "does not interpret the Charter of Rights". Believes the Supreme Court didn't answer question #4 as per Martin hoping for an answer that would have supported his position. Harper introduced an amendment which was defeated on April 12th, 164-132.
Richard Harris		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Cariboo—Prince George, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. April 21: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he made a speech in the House expressing his proud stance of "defending marriage". Made reference to the some 15,000 protesters that gathered on Parliament Hill on April 09th, citing opposition to the bill.
Jeremy Harrison		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, SK
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 2: In the House, stated: "To this date, no international human rights body and no national supreme court has ever found that there is a human right to same sex marriage. The only courts that have found in favour of a right to same sex marriage are provincial or state level courts in Canada and the United States."
Loyola Hearn		•	Absent	Yes	No	No	St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NL
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Russ Hiebert		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, BC
	March 24: During 2nd reading debate in the House of Commons, Hiebert said the Liberal Government is misleading Canadians, and he intends to go against the bill.
Jay Hill		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Prince George—Peace River, BC
	February 18: Commented during 2nd reading debate by saying "the Prime Minister has chosen to relegate the historical, ages-old, traditional definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, to the exclusion of all others, to the scrap heap of history." April 4: Commented once again during 2nd reading -- says that his constituents and his own opinion are against. Says it would abolish the norm of a father/mother relationship. Says that he will support Harper's amendment for civil unions.
Betty Hinton		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Rahim Jaffer		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Edmonton—Strathcona, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Brian Jean		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Dale Johnston		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Wetaskiwin, AB
	April 4: During 2nd reading, he stated that marriage is a time-honoured institution that has stood the test of time and is a key foundation of how our society has been built. May 2: Stated in the House that the Conservatives position for equal status of same-sex couples through civil unions is reasonable.
Randy Kamp		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Gerald Keddy	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS
	March 1: Keddy releases a public opinion poll done in his riding. 46% favour the traditional definition, 45% favour the definition C-38 would bring. March 20: Mr. Keddy confirms to The Halifax Herald once again that he's willing to take the risk of voting for C-38 "because this is an issue of civil rights". After the Conservative Convention, DefendMarriage Groups tried to single him out, he responded by saying they won't be able to change his mind. April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. May 4: Voted to bring the bill to committee stage, past 2nd reading.
Jason Kenney		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Calgary Southeast, AB
	Says homosexuals in fact marry all the time, and nothing is preventing them from doing so. Essentially, they can still enter into marriage if they found an accepting woman. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Ed Komarnicki		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Souris—Moose Mountain, MB
	March 21: In the continuing debate of the bill in the House of Commons, he stated he will vote against, and that Martin will pay a price at the next federal election.
Daryl Kramp		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Prince Edward—Hastings, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Guy Lauzon		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON
	While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he said it is contrary to his religious beliefs and his faith, and that although others disagree, he is responsible to his constituents. Said he sent out a survey which showed 90% of his constituents were opposed. Believes human rights have nothing to do with the word "marriage" Globe and Mail February 1, 2005 survey indicated he will vote against.
Tom Lukiwski		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre, SK
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Gary Lunn		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
James Lunney		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Nanaimo—Alberni, BC
	Says that he's sure most of his constituents would want to retain the traditional definition of marriage. Says 500 people showed up outside his office in 2004 to support traditional marriage. Says the Supreme Court did not demand the parliament must redefinition marriage, only that they could do so if they chose to.
Peter MacKay		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Central Nova, NS
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Dave MacKenzie		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Oxford, ON
	February 21: Confirmed he's against SSM in a speech in the House.
Inky Mark		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, MB
	April 4: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Ted Menzies		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Macleod, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he stated that "opposing Bill C-38 is not about denying rights. It is not about jeopardizing the Charter of Rights and Freedoms as the Prime Minister would like us to believe. It is a complex public policy issue and one that would have an impact on every Canadian."
Rob Merrifield		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yellowhead, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Larry Miller		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, ON
	April 4: C-38 in second reading: Says that traditional marriage must be protected. Says that he agrees with his constituents that there are many other issues that are more important like health care, and that biased-judges should not be redefining marriage.
Bob Mills		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Red Deer, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
James Moore	•		Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, BC
	December 18, 2004: In an e-mail to his constituents, he stated "Canada's constitution mandates that the federal government define the word 'marriage', and that definition must respect the Charter principle that all Canadians must be treated equally under the law. In a perfect world, the two principles of equality and respecting the origins of the word 'marriage' would be met with registered domestic partnerships or civil unions for all couples. However, this compromise is not possible given Canada's current legal framework. The equality right to marriage for same-sex and opposite-sex couples is a right in British Columbia that can only be taken away by invoking the notwithstanding clause, or amending the Constitution. Polls have consistently showed that Canadians overwhelmingly do not support either such action."(Inkless Wells) April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. May 4: Stayed true to his promise, and voted in favour.
Rob Moore		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Fundy Royal, NB
	Introduced bill C-268 in the House of Commons and asked for the bill to continue on to 2nd reading, and then to be referred to a committee. The motion was deemed non-votable and dropped because it was unconstitutional in its approach. May 2: Made a speech in the House saying that Canadians are telling them they want to preserve tradition, but support equal rights through civil unions. Stated that poll results consistently show Canadians want to keep the definition of marriage, as the union of 1 man and 1 woman, to the exclusion of all others.
Rob Nicholson		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Niagara Falls, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Gordon O'Connor		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Carleton—Mississippi Mills, ON
	March 21: Will vote against the bill as outlined in his speech today.
Deepak Obhrai		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Calgary East, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Bev Oda		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Durham, ON
	Indicated to the Port Perry Star that she will vote against bill C-38
Brian Pallister		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Portage—Lisgar, MB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Charlie Penson		•	Yes	Yes	No	Absent	Peace River, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 2: While in 2nd reading, Penson stated that of the hundreds of e-mails he has received, 96% have been against and he will vote that way. Says the traditional definition of marriage has "stood the test of time."
Pierre Poilievre		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Nepean—Carleton, ON
	April 9: Was one of the public speakers at the "March 4 Marriage" protest by the DefendMarriage.ca group in Ottawa. Counter protests followed by equal-marriage groups such as The Stephen Harper Coalition
Jim Prentice	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Calgary Centre-North, AB
	Will vote in favour (Inkless Wells) Feb 2: Released a statement on same-sex marriage.: For me, the marriage question is one of individual liberty - of constitutional liberty. Let's be clear. I have been married to the same woman for 21 years, reflecting my own personal definition of what marriage is. It is also the definition of my own church, the Presbyterian Church of Canada". April 12: Helped vote down his own party's proposed amendment to the bill. April 19: In a speech in the House, he stated the vast majority of his constituents don't want to see SSM as an isssue that divides Canadians. Says he is a Christian and that there are strong disagreements among his riding filled with religious communities. "Bill C-38 is limited to civil marriage. It has no bearing upon religious marriage or its solemnization." Noted that the Supreme Court's reference noting that any religious official forced to perform a marriage against their belief is a violation of the Charter, and "in my opinion, this observation by the Supreme Court sufficiently clarifies the distinction between religious marriage and civil marriage under federal legislation. What right do we have, as a society, to deny homosexual Canadians something the rest of us are entitled to, namely a civil marriage licence?". May 4: Kept his word and voted "yes" on 2nd reading.
Joe Preston		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Elgin—Middlesex—London, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Made a speech in the House of Commons citing no internationally recognized human rights document has ever suggested that same-sex marriage is a right. Says his constituents feel that unelected court judges should not be become the lawmakers of the land. Says that that duty is "ours and we should endeavour to do it to the best of our ability."
James Rajotte		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Edmonton—Leduc, AB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Scott Reid		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Made a speech in the House saying that his office has been "flooded" with e-mails and phone calls telling him to vote against. Made reference to the NDP candidate from Churchill that was told by her leader she can't vote against the Bill, but most abstain. Says his intention is at 2nd reading to conduct a constituency referendum on the issue. Says "I cannot support a bill that fails to provide adequate protection for religious freedom when such protection could easily have been included in the text of the bill."
John Reynolds		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Lee Richardson		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Calgary Centre, AB
	The Calgary Herald (February 5, 2005) reports that Lee Richardson will follow the opinion of the majority of his constiuents and vote against same-sex marriage.
Gerry Ritz		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK
	March 21: Made a speech in the House of Commons upholding the traditional definition.
Andrew Scheer		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 3: Made a speech saying "there is also a huge problem in this bill regarding the protection of religious institutions. I had to point out to those members that question number four was never answered, and I think I also have to point out to them that the one area that was ruled ultra vires of this House was the issue of protecting religious institutions, since that fell under provincial jurisdiction."
Gary Schellenberger		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Perth—Wellington, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Werner Schmidt		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Kelowna—Lake Country, BC
	March 21: Speech during 2nd reading in the House of Commons states he will vote "no".
Carol Skelton		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar, SK
	March 21: In the House of Commons, Skelton stated she believes gays and lesbians deserve the exact same rights as heterosexuals - in a form of civil unions. She will vote "no" citing opposition from her constituents as well as personal beliefs.
Joy Smith		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Kildonan—St. Paul, MB
	March 21: In debate during 2nd reading, she says her constituents are against, and thus she will vote accordingly.
Monte Solberg		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Medicine Hat, AB
	April 5: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he stated that his constituents are overwhelmingly opposed to SSM. Says traditional marriage brings order to society, and is the best environment for the raising of children. Says gays and lesbians have the right to form a relationship, but "do not have a right to rip open the institution of marriage and call it their own."
Kevin Sorenson		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Crowfoot, AB
	February 21: Says he doesn't believe religious officials will be protected from refusing to perform marriages contrary to their belief. Criticized Paul Martin for changing his mind on the issue. Says homophobia "needs to be fighted vigorously" and same-sex couples should be legally recognized via same-sex unions. Says he is speaking on behalf of his constituents. April 4: Says that the union of one man and one woman is at the "root of all humanity".
Darrel Stinson		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Chuck Strahl		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Greg Thompson		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	New Brunswick Southwest, NB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment. May 03rd: Made a speech in the House of Commons that his constituents and himself are against the bill. Says his party is the only one that is offering a truly free vote on this issue. Says "the churches are afraid of prosecution under the act because the government has not taken the time to provide them with adequate protection. That is an argument that we are hearing from all religions and all denominations."
Myron Thompson		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Wild Rose, AB
	February 16: In 2nd reading debate, he said that many parents believe certain issues should be left out of the school system, and that this would only continue a pro-gay agenda. April 6: Presented petitions against same-sex marriage and said it's time to listen to the people.
David Tilson		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Dufferin—Caledon, ON
	April 6: Presented a series of petitions in the House of Commons signed by 875 constituents in his riding opposed to the Government's legislation. April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Vic Toews		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Provencher, MB
	March 24: Confirmed he will vote against. Says the Prime Minister has broken his promise.
Bradley Trost		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Saskatoon—Humboldt, SK
	April 4: In 2nd reading, he said that Bill C-38 is an attack on the Canadian family.
Merv Tweed		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Brandon—Souris, MB
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Peter Van Loan		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	York—Simcoe, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Maurice Vellacott		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, SK
	February 16: Upon 2nd reading, Vellacott stated that "when bringing a new group in to have those particular rights, one does not need to call them the same thing in order to give them the equal benefits and rights".
Mark Warawa		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Langley, BC
	Says he is voting against C-38, citing the majority of his constituents are opposed. He also presented 35 Petitions against SSM.
Jeff Watson		•	n/a	Yes	No	No	Essex, ON
	April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Randy White		•	Yes	Yes	Absent	No	Abbotsford, BC
	March 21: Reiterated during 2nd reading debate he will not be supportive of the bill.
John G. Williams		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Edmonton—St. Albert, AB
	March 21: Confirmed during debate he will not be voting in favour of Bill C-38.
Lynne Yelich		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Blackstrap, SK
	April 5: Says C-38 will dramatically change the instutition of marriage that has remained constant across history and cultures. Says we must seek a position that balances both sides equally. Says we cannot ignore the history of natural law.
	3	93	(2 Absent)

Bloc Québécois

The BQ had a free vote.

Name	Predicted vote		2003 Alliance Motion	Harper amend.	2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Riding
Guy André	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Gérard Asselin		•	Yes	Yes	No	Absent	Manicouagan, QC
	February 16: During 2nd reading debate, Asselin says because you're born with a mother and father, it is questionable how family values can develop from a married gay couple. Another link: (CEM)
Claude Bachand	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Saint-Jean QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. April 21: Says when he was a citizen, he had the reputation of being fairly open. Says certain rights are being given to people in society and taking away from others. Believes we have to be brave on issues like these where we have to consider what constituents think, but you can't go against their inner feelings. Says courts have intervened unanimously because the issue has taken to long for parliament, and thus the definition has been changed. Says it's the easy to thing to do to override the courts, and that his constituents will favour his vote for.
André Bellavance	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Stéphane Bergeron	•		Absent	No	Yes	Paired	Verchères—Les-Patriotes, QC
	Supports Same-Sex Marriage. (CEM)
Bernard Bigras	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Raynald Blais	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Alain Boire	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
France Bonsant	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Compton—Stanstead, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Robert Bouchard		•	n/a	Absent	No	No	Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
	Likely to oppose government legislation according to CEM April 12: "Recently confirmed his opposition to SSM" (MarriageVote), although he was absent for Harper's amendment.
Marc Boulianne	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Mégantic—L'Érable, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Diane Bourgeois	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Terrebonne—Blainville, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Paule Brunelle	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Trois-Rivières, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Serge Cardin		•	Absent	Yes	No	No	Sherbrooke, QC
	Sources say opposes SSM. (CEM) April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Robert Carrier	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Alfred-Pellan, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Roger Clavet	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Louis-Hébert, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Bernard Cleary	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC
	April 12: Voted against the amendment.
Guy Côté	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Paul Crête	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Nicole Demers	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Laval, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Johanne Deschamps	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Laurentides—Labelle, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Odina Desrochers		•	Absent	Absent	No	Absent	Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
	Opposes SSM (paired abstention in 2003). (CEM) April 12: Although opposes SSM, was absent from Harper amendment.
Gilles Duceppe	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Laurier—Sainte-Marie, QC
	February 16: During 2nd reading debate, he presented a speech saying there is no reason why gays and lesbians should not be allowed to get married. Says that in another 100 years, no one will be challenging the right of two persons of the same sex to get married.
Meili Faille	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Vaudreuil—Soulanges, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Christiane Gagnon	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Québec, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Marcel Gagnon	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Saint-Maurice—Champlain, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Sébastien Gagnon	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Jonquière—Alma, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Roger Gaudet		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	Montcalm, QC
	Opposes same-sex marriage. (CEM) April 12: Voted in favour of Harper's amendment.
Michel Gauthier	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Monique Guay	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Rivière-du-Nord, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Michel Guimond	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Maka Kotto	•		n/a	No	Yes	Absent	Saint-Lambert, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Mario Laframboise	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, QC
	Supports gay marriage. (CEM)
Francine Lalonde	•		No	Paired	Yes	Yes	Mercier, QC
	April 12: Considered a "solid supporter", but abstained from voting on Harper's amendment by pairing with opponent Paul Zed. (MarriageVote)
Réal Lapierre	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Carole Lavallée	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. April 21: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, she stated that if you take away a right from a minority group, who is to say who is next?. Says 8 courts have stated the traditional definition is in violation of the Charter. Says civil union is not civil marriage and is discrimination and is not in compliance with the Charter. Says the Supreme Court of Canada stated a uniform stance on this issue is the best thing, which is what C-38 is all about. Says homosexuals are not lesser beings, and happiness can be found for all, through marriage.
Marc Lemay	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Abitibi—Témiscamingue, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Yves Lessard	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Chambly—Borduas, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Yvon Lévesque	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Yvan Loubier	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Richard Marceau	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
	February 16: Stood up during 2nd reading of bill C-38 in support, by saying that if the legislation does not pass, it does not protect churches that would perform weddings for gays. February 21: Says he is disappointed that the conservative party has used specific tactics to prolong the debate. Also noted that Parliament has no authority to establish any type of "civil union".
Réal Ménard	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Hochelaga, QC
	March 21: During 2nd reading debate of the bill, he referenced Section 46 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to defend his position. Menard is gay himself.
Serge Ménard	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Pierre Paquette	•		No	No	Yes	Paired	Joliette, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. April 21: Says courts in 8 jursidictions have found the traditional definition of marriage not in compliance with the Charter. Says this is a matter of equality, and that C-38 expands the right to all Canadians.
Gilles-A. Perron		•	Absent	Absent	No	No	Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
	Although opposes SSM (paired abstention in 2003) (CEM), was absent when it came time to vote. May 4: Voted against C-38 on 2nd reading.
Pauline Picard	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Drummond, QC
	February 16: While C-38 was being debated in its 2nd reading in the House, she congratulated openly gay NDP MP Bill Siksay for his "interesting and moving speech". April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Louis Plamondon	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Denise Poirier-Rivard	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Châteauguay—Saint-Constant, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jean-Yves Roy	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Benoît Sauvageau	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Repentigny, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Christian Simard	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Beauport—Limoilou, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Caroline St-Hilaire	•		No	No	Yes	Absent	Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher, QC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Louise Thibault		•	n/a	No	No	No	Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC
	April 4: Made a speech in the House of Commons that was more against SSM than for it. Said one could oppose the bill, and oppose discrimination. Did say she would ultimately vote her conscious. April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. May 4: Voted against C-38.
Robert Vincent	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Shefford, QC
	Voted against Harper's amendment.
	43	5	(6 Paired/Absent)

New Democratic Party

The NDP caucus did not allow a free vote so MPs were obligated to vote in favour by the party whip.

Name	Predicted vote		2003 Alliance Motion	Harper amend.	2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Riding
Charlie Angus	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Timmins—James Bay, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Bill Blaikie	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Elmwood—Transcona, MB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Ed Broadbent	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Ottawa Centre, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
David Christopherson	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Hamilton Centre, ON
	April 5: While in 2nd reading debate, he said members must be prepared to stand up for what matters, and defend rights. Referred to different clauses in the Charter of Rights to say that no matter what direction a person's life takes, every individual deserves the same right. Says's there "no nice safe place" when it comes to rights; says you either have rights or you don't, and Bill C-38 will allow all Canadians to say they have theirs. Blasted the Conservatives "compromise" position.
Joe Comartin	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jean Crowder	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Nathan Cullen	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Libby Davies	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Vancouver East, BC
	February 21: Says that this debate and this bill are "about actually strengthening the institution of civil marriage. This is about strengthening people's commitment to one another." She is gay herself.
Bev Desjarlais		•	Absent	Absent	Absent	No	Churchill, MB
	Desjarlais opposed the bill but absented herself from previous votes in order to maintain party discipline. She broke with her caucus on the final vote and was removed from the NDP shadow cabinet as a result.
Yvon Godin	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Acadie—Bathurst, NB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Peter Julian	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Jack Layton	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Toronto—Danforth, ON
	April 5: In the house, he stood up and said C-38 allows for him to make a choice that "celebrates more of our rich diversity and extends that fundamental Canadian value of equality." Says the debate is "about our capacity in a world with too little love to recognize love and celebrate it and by consequence to salute the equality that is the most enduring Canadian value. This debate is and should be about people." Also said "I do not subscribe to the view that human rights are a buffet from which one can selectively choose."
Pat Martin	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Winnipeg Centre, MB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Tony Martin	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Sault Ste. Marie, ON
	Said he was voting for the bill despite strong opposition in his riding to Same-Sex Marriage.
Brian Masse	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Windsor West, ON
	February 16: Stated that civil marriage between gays and lesbians are already happening in Ontario, and their rights should never be taken away.
Alexa McDonough	•		No	No	Yes	Yes	Halifax, NS
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Bill Siksay	•		n/a	No	Yes	Yes	Burnaby—Douglas, BC
	February 21: In a speech in the House of Commons, he stated how difficult it is for a teen when he/she realizes they are gay, and that they often suffer from depression. Siksay believes C-38 will help to reduce prejudice. He is gay himself.
Peter Stoffer	•		Absent	No	Yes	Yes	Sackville——Eastern Shore, NS
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis	•		No	No	Yes	Absent	Winnipeg North, MB
	April 12: Voted against Harper's amendment. June 20: On "COUNTDOWN: With Mike Duffy", she stated that C-38 must pass so that Canadian's cry for equality will be heard. Says it is a matter of equality rights, and that her office this past weekend has received over 8,000 e-mails from Canadians calling on the Government to pass C-38 before Parliament breaks for the summer.
	18	1	(1 Absent)

Independents

Name	Predicted vote		2003 Alliance Motion	Harper amend.	2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Riding
Chuck Cadman		•	Yes	Absent	Absent	Absent	Surrey North, BC
	Publicly opposes same-sex marriage (former Conservative MP) (CEM) Cadman was absent from Harper's amendment and subsequent votes because of illness.
David Kilgour		•	Absent	Yes	No	No	Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, AB
	Says he will vote against any law changing marriage to include same-sex relationships. (LifeSite) April 12: After voting for Harper's amendment, he left the Liberal caucus on April 13, 2005. May 4: Voted against C-38 on 2nd reading vote.
Pat O'Brien		•	Yes	Yes	No	No	London—Fanshawe, ON
	While a Liberal MP, was that party's most outspoken critic of SSM. Became an independent on June 6, citing SSM as the only reason. February 21: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he boasted that "the fundamental nature of marriage inheres in, among other things, its central role in human procreation". May 3: While C-38 was in 2nd reading, he made a speech noting that voting against C-38 doesn't make someone a homophobe. Stated that he supported the hate-crime bill that included sexual orientation as a hate crime. In 2003, while sitting on the committee concerning marriage: "I listened to expert witness after expert witness warn against the possible and probable negative consequences to marriage, to the family and to Canadian society if we were to give in to the gay and lesbian lobby that is driving this agenda in the courts." June 6: Says the PM didn't fulfill his promise of full hearings while in committee. He hasn't ruled out voting against the Liberals in a non-confidence/budget vote, which could trigger an election and kill C-38.
Carolyn Parrish		•	No	Absent	No	Absent	Mississauga—Erindale, ON
	Has stated that while she supports same-sex marriage, her constituents do not and therefore she would be voting against the motion. (Metro) May 4: Voted against bringing the bill through 2nd reading.
	0	2	(2 Absent)

Speaker

The Speaker of the House of Commons votes only in the event of a tie. Milliken is a Liberal.

Name	Predicted vote		2003 Alliance Motion	Harper amend.	2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Riding
Peter Milliken		•	No tie; could not vote.	No tie; could not vote.	No tie; could not vote.	No tie; could not vote.	Kingston and the Islands, ON
	Publicly undecided because the Speaker is not allowed to publicly express his/her position. Traditionally the Speaker does vote to maintain the status quo and keep the debate alive (in this case, it would be voted against since that would keep status quo).
	0	0	(1 Did not vote)

Marriage support by seat

O'Brien

*

Devolin

Goodyear

*

Harrison

Hiebert

*

Jean

Kamp

*

Kramp

Lukiwski

*

Miller

R.Moore

*

Poilievre

Preston

*

Epp

Scheer

*

Tilson

Trost

*

Warawa

Watson

*

Cadman

Boulianne

*

Carrier

Perron

*

Clavet

Deschamps

*

Cote

R.Lapierre

*

Lemay

Levesqué

*

C.Simard

Vincent

*

****

*

*

G.Grewal

Keddy

*

Ritz

Vellacott

*

Fitzpatrick

Gallant

*

Lunney

Merrifield

*

Sorenson

J.Smith

*

Richardson

N.Grewal

*

Guergis

Schellenberger

*

Allison

Batters

*

Bezan

G.Brown

*

Carrie

Chong

*

Bouchard

Cleary

*

Bonsant

Lavallée

*

Poirier-Rivard

M.Gagnon

*

Brunelle

Demers

*

Bellavance

Blais

*

Boire

Goldring

*

Abbott

Benoit

*

Breitkreuz

Chatters

*

Cummins

Forseth

*

Gouk

Hanger

*

Harris

Johnston

*

Mark

Penson

*

Kenney

Casey

*

Stinson

M.Thompson

*

White

Williams

*

Anders

Casson

*

Roy

Cardin

*

S.Gagnon

Faille

*

Kotto

Bourgeois

*

Laframboise

S.Ménard

*

Lessard

L.Thibault

*

André

Strahl

*

Schmidt

Menzies

*

MacKenzie

Reid

*

Jaffer

Obhrai

*

Lauzon

D.L.Anderson

*

G.Thompson

Pallister

*

Komarnicki

Doyle

*

Hill

Nicholson

*

Tweed

Lunn

*

Prentice

Finley

*

Yelich

Van Loan

*

Asselin

Picard

*

Guimond

Guay

*

Plamondon

St-Hilaire

*

Bigras

Sauvageau

*

Marceau

Desrochers

*

Gaudet

*

*

*

*

*

Fletcher

Oda

*

Ablonczy

Skelton

*

O'Connor

Rajotte

*

Ambrose

Day

*

J.Moore

Reynolds

*

Harper

MacKay

*

Solberg

Mills

*

Hinton

Hearn

*

Toews

Duncan

*

C.Gagnon

Loubier

*

Duceppe

Gauthier

*

Lalonde

Paquette

*

Crête

Bergeron

*

Bachand

R.Ménard

*

*

*

Milliken

*

*

*

*

*

*

Boudria

Bevilacqua

*

Frulla

Carroll

*

Alcock

Graham

*

Peterson

Pettigrew

*

Robilliard

J.Lapierre

*

P.Martin

McClellan

*

Goodale

Dion

*

Scott

Mitchell

*

Guarnieri

Regan

*

Cotler

Efford

*

Volpe

D.Anderson

*

MacAulay

Minna

*

Paradis

Blaikie

*

Layton

Davies

*

Wasylicia-Leis

*

*

Sgro

Coderre

*

Catterall

Godfrey

*

Bennett

McGuire

*

McCallum

Chan

*

Emerson

Dosanjh

*

Fontana

Bélanger

*

Valeri

Redman

*

Brison

Dryden

*

Stronach

Blondin-Andrew

*

Bradshaw

Owen

*

Ianno

Saada

*

Comuzzi

Lee

*

Phinney

Wappel

*

Temelkovski

Godin

*

McDonough

Broadbent

*

Desjarlais

*

*

Beaumier

Bonin

*

Bulte

Torsney

*

Marleau

K.Martin

*

Eyking

McTeague

*

Byrne

Adams

*

Karygiannis

DeVillers

*

Jennings

LeBlanc

*

R.Cullen

McKay

*

Bakopanos

Wilfert

*

Barnes

Easter

*

Murphy

Macklin

*

Bagnell

Fry

*

B.Brown

Cannis

*

Valley

Crowder

*

Comartin

Masse

*

Pt.Martin

*

*

Tonks

Chamberlain

*

Gallaway

Hubbard

*

Maloney

Patry

*

St.Denis

Steckle

*

Szabo

Pickard

*

R.Thibault

Malhi

*

Longfield

Drouin

*

R.Simard

Lastewka

*

Telegdi

Ur

*

Folco

Karetak-Lindell

*

Matthews

Myers

*

Cuzner

Neville

*

Savoy

Zed

*

Wrzesnewskyj

Stoffer

*

Angus

Christopherson

*

T.Martin

Augustine

*

Proulx

Pacetti

*

Bains

Bell

*

Boivin

Boshcoff

*

Carr

D'Amours

*

Dhalla

Godbout

*

Holland

Kadis

*

Khan

McGuinty

*

Powers

Ratansi

*

Rodriguez

Rota

*

Savage

Scarpaleggia

*

Silva

Simms

*

D.Smith

St.Amand

*

Russell

Kilgour

*

Parrish

N.Cullen

*

Julian

Siksay

*

*

*

Senate

Liberals

Name	Likely vote		2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Province	Notes
Willie Adams	•				Nunavut	ActWin.com lists Adams as voting positively on 2 previous gay-related bills. He received an A+ rating, which the site deems as: "extremely pro-gay".
Jack Austin	•				British Columbia	Austin is the leader of the government in the Senate and a member of cabinet and will be expected to vote with the government. In addition, ActWin.com lists Austin as voting positively on 2 previous gay-related bills. He received an A+ rating, which the site deems as: "extremely pro-gay". During the deabate on second reading, Austin was the second Senator to speak in favour of the bill.
Lise Bacon					Quebec
George Baker		•			Newfoundland and Labrador	Voted against Bill C-33 (1996)
Tommy Banks		•			Alberta	Voted against Bill C-250 (2003). Real Women of Canada stated on its website he was one of a few senators along with Anne Cools to stall the bill as much as possible so that it wouldn't enter committee.
Michel Biron					Quebec
John G. Bryden	•				New Brunswick	ActWin.com lists Bryden as voting positively on 2 previous gay-related bills. He received an A+ rating, which the site deems as: "extremely pro-gay". Therefore, his likely vote is "YES".
Catherine Callbeck					Prince Edward Island
Sharon Carstairs	•				Manitoba	ActWin.com lists Carstairs as voting positively on 2 previous gay-related bills. She received an A+ rating, which the site deems as: "extremely pro-gay". Carstairs is listed as seconder of the bill in the Senate.
Maria Chaput	•				Manitoba	Says she will vote in favour of same-sex marriage
Ione Christensen					Yukon
Joan Cook	•				Newfoundland and Labrador	ActWin.com lists Cook as voting positively on 2 previous gay-related bills. She received an A+ rating, which the site deems as: "extremely pro-gay". Likely to vote in favour.
Eymard Corbin					New Brunswick
Jane Cordy					Nova Scotia
Jim Cowan					Nova Scotia
Joseph A. Day					New Brunswick
Roméo Dallaire	•				Quebec	Indicated his support of SSM in Globe and Mail interview the day after his appointment
Pierre de Bané					Quebec
Percy Downe					Prince Edward Island
Art Eggleton	•				Ontario
Joyce Fairbairn					Alberta
Marisa Ferretti Barth		•			Quebec	Says she will vote against.
Isobel Finnerty					Ontario	Leaves the Senate on July 15, 2005.
D. Ross Fitzpatrick					British Columbia
Joan Fraser	•				Quebec	April 01st, 2004: While debating C-250, Fraser made a speech: "I cannot possibly support an amendment that deletes the reference to sexual orientation — that is what this bill is all about. It is about coming to the public, official, formal, solemn defence of an extremely vulnerable minority. We have supported this bill at second reading and in committee. I personally support it strongly. I want it on the record that when — I hope before too long — this chamber, in a second bill, is asked to include sex as one of the grounds in this same portion of the Criminal Code, I will gladly support that."
George Furey					Newfoundland and Labrador
Aurélien Gill					Quebec
Jerry Grafstein					Ontario
Mac Harb	•				Ontario	Harb Supported SSM as an MP, according to marriagevote.ca
Daniel Hays					Alberta	Hays is speaker of the Senate. Unlike the House speaker, he votes regardless of whether or not there was a tie, and is free to vote by his conscience rather than by convention
Céline Hervieux-Payette					Quebec
Elizabeth Hubley					Prince Edward Island
Mobina Jaffer					British Columbia
Serge Joyal	•				Quebec	Wrote letter in support of C-38. Copy on his website. On July 4 2005, Joyal opened the second reading debate arguing in favour of the bill and is listed as Bill C-38's mover in the Senate.
Colin Kenny					Ontario
Michael Kirby					Nova Scotia
Jean Lapointe					Quebec
Rose-Marie Losier-Cool					New Brunsick
Shirley Maheu	•				Quebec	April 21st: Stated in the Senate that "the passage of the Civil Marriage Act will honour 20 years of positive growth of some human rights achieved by way of section 15 of our charter."
Frank Mahovlich					Ontario
Paul J. Massicotte					Quebec
Terry M. Mercer	•				Nova Scotia	Mentioned SSM in a list of measures he is proud of: Hansard, February 12, 2004. April: Confirmed once again he will support.
Pana Merchant		•			Saskatchewan	Voted against Bill C-250
Lorna Milne					Ontario
Grant Mitchell					Alberta
Wilfred P. Moore					Nova Scotia
Jim Munson					Ontario
Landon Pearson					Ontario
Lucie Pépin	•				Quebec	She was the sponsor of C-250 in the Senate.
Robert Peterson					Saskatchewan
Gerard A. Phalen					Nova Scotia
Marie-Paule Poulin					Ontario
Vivienne Poy	•				Ontario	Responded to a letter saying she will vote in favour of C-38.
Pierrette Ringuette					New Brunswick
Fernand Robichaud	•				New Brunswick	June 29th: C-38 entered 1st reading in the Senate today. Senator Prud'homme wanted to accelerate debate to the next sitting of the Senate. While some senators disagreed, Robichaud stated "move it into committee".
Bill Rompkey	•				Newfoundland and Labrador	Rompkey is Deputy Government House Leader in the Senate and thus is expected to vote in favour. On July 4 2005 he tabled a notice of motion to restrict debate on second reading to six hours.
Nick Sibbeston		•			Northwest Territories	Voted against Bill C-250
David P. Smith					Ontario
Peter Stollery					Ontario
Claudette Tardif					Alberta
Marilyn Trenholme Counsell					New Brunswick
Charlie Watt					Quebec
	17	5	(41 unknown/Expected Absentees)

Conservatives

Name	Likely vote		2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Province	Notes
Raynell Andreychuk					Saskatchewan
W. David Angus		•			Quebec	Voted against Bill C-250
John M. Buchanan					Nova Scotia
Pat Carney	•				British Columbia	May 02nd, 1980: As an MP, Pat Carney introduced Bill C-242, an act to prohibit discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, The bill, which would have inserted "sexual orientation" into the Canadian Human Rights Act, but didn't pass.
Ethel M. Cochrane		•			Newfoundland and Labrador	Voted against Bill C-250
Gerald J. Comeau					Nova Scotia
Anne C. Cools		•			Ontario	Voted against Bill C-250 Former Liberal senator.Says the Government of Canada has a moral obligation to go to the people of Canada Sept 17, 2003: Says her position is that of the majority of Canadians. "Because Children and procreation are the result of that unit - it is one of those mysteries and miralces of life." April 09, 2005: Was one of several speakers at the "March 4 Marriage" rally in Ottawa. April 25, 2005: Stated in the senate: "This Parliament votes in one direction one day and goes in the opposite direction the next day. I saw that on the question of marriage. The Attorney General of Canada argued on one side of the issue one day and on the other side the next."
Consiglio Di Nino					Ontario
John Trevor Eyton					Ontario
J. Michael Forrestall		•			Nova Scotia	Voted against Bill C-250
Leonard J. Gustafson		•			Saskatchewan	Voted against Bill C-33 (1996)
Janis G. Johnson					Manitoba
James F. Kelleher					Ontario
Wilbert Joseph Keon					Ontario
Noël A. Kinsella					New Brunswick	Kinsella, the opposition leader, said in the February 11 Moncton Times & Transcript, "I will approach the bill objectively. I am not going to prejudge anything."
Marjory LeBreton					Ontario
Michael A. Meighen					Ontario
Pierre Claude Nolin	•				Quebec	See Pierre Claude Nolin
Donald H. Oliver					Nova Scotia
Gerry St. Germain		•			British Columbia	Voted against Bill C-250 September 16, 2003: "Common sense and a respect for the origins of life dictated the evolution of this tradition as embraced in both religious practice and secular conduct". June 29th, 2005: C-38 entered 1st reading today. When the Speaker asked when the bill shall be read a second time, Germain said "Never!".
Terry Stratton		•			Manitoba	Voted against Bill C-250, Bill C-33 (1996)
David Tkachuk		•			Saskatchewan	Voted against Bill C-250, Bill C-33 (1996)
	2	8	(12 Unknown/Expected Absentees)

Independents

Name	Likely vote		2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Province	Notes
P. Michael Pitfield					Ontario
Madeleine Plamondon		•			Quebec	Voted against Bill C-250
Marcel Prud'homme	•				Quebec	Close Trudeau ally and known civil libertarian. Feb 10, 2004: Senator Gérald-A. Beaudoin (and others) comment on his 40th year as a parliamentarian, pointing out that he has stayed true to his father's word, "we must believe in the universality of the protection of human rights or else hold our peace." June 29, 2005: Moved to try and accelerate the debate to second reading as quickly as possible.
Jean-Claude Rivest	•				Quebec	Feb 02, 2005: Expressed support for C-38.
Mira Spivak	•				Manitoba	Held a civil liberties meeting at her house decades ago for a gay couple looking to get married.
	3	1	(1 Unknown/Expected Absentees)

Progressive Conservatives

(Although the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada has merged into the Conservative Party of Canada, these senators have refused to join the new Conservative Party and have chosen to sit in the Senate as "Progressive Conservatives".)

Name	Likely vote		2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Province	Notes
Norman K. Atkins					Ontario
C. William Doody					Newfoundland and Labrador
Elaine McCoy					Alberta
Lowell Murray					Ontario
Nancy Ruth	•				Ontario	Ruth is openly gay. She is a prominent feminist and gay rights advocate.
	1	0	(4 Unknown/Expected Absententees)

New Democrat

Name	Likely vote		2nd Reading	3rd Reading	Province	Notes
Lillian Dyck					Saskatchewan
	0	0	(1 unknown)

See also

• Same-sex marriage in Canada

External links

• The website, www.marriagevote.ca, has been tracking this House of Commons vote in detail since August 2003.
• www.howdtheyvote.ca has the complete voting history of the 38th Parliament, including Bill C-38.