There were more lesbian weddings than gay-male weddings the first year the Canadian province of British Columbia allowed same-sex marriage, Statistics Canada reported Jan. 17.
In 2003, the first year for which statistics have become available, 422 female couples tied the knot (54.5 percent) compared to 352 male couples (45.5 percent).
The agency also reported that a majority of the same-sex marriages that first year, 55.9 percent, took place between people who didn't live in Canada.
Canada has no residency requirement for marriage and the full process
usually can be completed in a few hours. Only Quebec has a waiting
period after acquiring a license — 20 days — although it can be waived
if advance arrangements are made with the person who will conduct the
wedding.
More lesbians than gay men marry in British Columbia
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