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Marriage has evolved significantly throughout Canadian History. This timeline scrapbook includes some of the most key dates to show the greatest changes over the years. 

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Marriage has evolved significantly throughout Canadian History. This timeline scrapbook includes some of the most key dates to show the greatest changes over the years. 

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1983: Marital Rape was declared as a crime. 

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1983: Marital Rape was declared as a crime. 

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In the picture above, two women are protesting to "stop rape culture". The banner reads "NO MEANS NO EVEN AFTER "I DO", referring to marriage. 

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Before 1983, rape was already considered to be an offence OUTSIDE of marriage. This meant that consent held no value between marital relationships. However, in January of 1983, martial rape had legally become a crime. 

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Before 1983, rape was already considered to be an offence OUTSIDE of marriage. This meant that consent held no value between marital relationships. However, in January of 1983, martial rape had legally become a crime. 

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Intimate Relationships began to take a change for the better from this point. This act that was passed made intimate relationships more healthy, and safe.

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1985: Indigenous Marriages became legalized. 

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1985: Indigenous Marriages became legalized. 

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In this image, there is an indigenous marriage taking place. 

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Indigenous Women that had married outside of their own community were stripped of their status. They would be disowned by their community entirely. However, in 1985 the Canadian Law passed an act that allowed Indigenous to marry and freely keep their status/culture. 

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Indigenous Women that had married outside of their own community were stripped of their status. They would be disowned by their community entirely. However, in 1985 the Canadian Law passed an act that allowed Indigenous to marry and freely keep their status/culture. 

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Intimate Relationships begin to grow within communities. This act expanded freedom for different communities, and allowed them to live life in an equal state like others.

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2005: Same-Sex Marriage became legalized. 

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2005: Same-Sex Marriage became legalized. 

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In this image, you can see two men holding up a sign showing "THANK YOU CANADA, JUST MARRIED", after same-sex marriages were legalized. 

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On July 20, 2005, same-sex marriage had become legalized. Since this act had been passed, the number of marriages significantly increased. Not only has the amount of marriage increased, but so did the amount of recognition and respect that was given. 

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On July 20, 2005, same-sex marriage had become legalized. Since this act had been passed, the number of marriages significantly increased. Not only has the amount of marriage increased, but so did the amount of recognition and respect that was given. 

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Intimate Relationships had really hit the point where it was equality for all. Same-sex marriage became more recognized, and is no longer an issue. This was a step forward towards stronger intimate relationships.

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2011: Polygamy Marriages were made illegal. 

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2011: Polygamy Marriages were made illegal. 

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This picture is of a polygamy family, with multiple wives and children. 

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On November 23, 2011 Polygamy was officially banned. From that point on, having more than one than spouse was considered illegal. One of the main reasons for making Polygamy illegal was for making women and children safer. 

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On November 23, 2011 Polygamy was officially banned. From that point on, having more than one than spouse was considered illegal. One of the main reasons for making Polygamy illegal was for making women and children safer. 

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Although the ban of polygamy relationships were banned for a safer future for women and children, however there this also played a negative role for some communities like Islamic relationships. Therefore this played both a positive and negative change for intimate relationships

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2013: Common Law Relationships were recognized. 

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2013: Common Law Relationships were recognized. 

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In the picture above is a man and women living together as a relationship, but are not married. 

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Common-law Relationships are similar to marriages, however without the official paperwork, wedding celebrations. Both partners still in the relationship live together, and pay bills. 

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Common-law Relationships are similar to marriages, however without the official paperwork, wedding celebrations. Both partners still in the relationship live together, and pay bills. 

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Common-Law Relationships was a step towards healthy change for intimate relationships. Every couple has their own unique reasons for why they don't want to get married, including financial reasons or family reasons. With this option to still live together and act as a married couple, it allowed for intimate relationships to get stronger.

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2015: A set age for marriage was determined. 

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2015: A set age for marriage was determined. 

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In this picture it shows a young child around the age of 7-10, in bridal wear next to what seems like a grown man showing underage marriage. 

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The legal minimum age to get married in Canada is 16. However, this age may vary from the provinces/territories. If anyone is engaged in underaged marriage, they will be sentenced to 5 years. 

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The legal minimum age to get married in Canada is 16. However, this age may vary from the provinces/territories. If anyone is engaged in underaged marriage, they will be sentenced to 5 years. 

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Intimate Relationships took a positive change from this point, towards a healthy route. Setting a minimum age allows for safer marriages and relationships.

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Therefore, it can be seen that intimate relationships have changed significantly over the years in Canada. 

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Therefore, it can be seen that intimate relationships have changed significantly over the years in Canada. 