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During the 1867, the federal government was handed full control of marriages and divorces. Meanwhile ceremonies, martial property rights,post divorce and remarriage. This represents the involvement that the government have over many aspects of our life.

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In 1872 - The married women property act was introduced, in which married women were given the right to buy their own property. This represents the movement of equality throughout marriage.

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In 1882, Husband's whose wive had died were allowed to marry their wive's sister.

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In 1887 , the federal order in council legally recognized traditional marriages. Now individuals did not have to go through the christian route of marriage.
Marriages that were performed as per the indigenous customs were honored, as long as it was not polygamous. This shows the importance of religion and traditions during many aspects of life especially in marriage. This also helps individuals embrace their culture. This also helps indigenous keep their culture.

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In 1919 The female refugee act was introduced. This act allowed the incarceration of  unwed women who were pregnant between the ages of  16 to 35. Most of women who got incarcerated were or got pregnant by a non-white male. The most famous case was in 1939, when an eighteen year old Velma Demerson was incarnated after her dad found out she was dating, pregnant and was living with a Chinese man, Harry Yip. This was very controversial as both were from different race. This is significant as it shows the racism that was present in the early 1900s. This also shows that love has no boundaries.

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A new marriage and divorce act which allowed women to get a divorce or marriage on the same grounds as men. This shows the evolution of equality

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Canada passed their first federal divorce law. This law allowed divorce on adultery, mental & physical abuse, desertion. It also allowed any individuals who's spouse is in jail or had an separation period of 3 years living apart.

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The Indian Act stated that Indigenous women would be stripped of Indian status for marrying a non native men. This represents the stripping of indigenous individuals and how they shunned for following their heart

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Gay marriage becomes legal across Canada. This represents love unified by two individuals no matter the individuals. We cannot control who we fall in love with. This was a huge movement for the LGBTQ

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In 2013, Family law act was introduced. In which, common law partners that have been living for more two years will have the same rights and obligations as a married couple would. This represents that many people have shy away from the traditional marriage. This recognizes the increase of common law.