Ottawa, Canada, Mar 6, 2005 / 22:00 pm
The Liberal Party of Canada endorsed same-sex marriage at its policy convention this weekend.
The non-binding endorsement, which is in line with the minority Liberal government's intention to legalize same-sex marriage by June, came as no surprise.
However, the few Liberals who stood up to defend traditional marriage faced boos and open hostility, reported Canadian Press.
While politicians debated the issue at an Ottawa convention center, supporters of traditional marriage held a small rally outside, led by Charles McVety, president of Canada Christian College.