Statement by the Minister of Justice Regarding the Supreme Court of Canada Ruling in Carter et Al. v. Attorney General of Canada

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 6, 2015) - Department of Justice Canada

Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, issued the following statement:

"This is a sensitive issue for many Canadians, with deeply held beliefs on both sides. We will study the decision and ensure all perspectives on this difficult issue are heard."

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