CBC News: Gay couple Time's Canadian newsmaker for 2003
TORONTO - A court ruling declaring Canada's legal definition of marriage a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was the inspiration behind Time magazine's 2003 Canadian "newsmaker of the year."

The publication chose Michael Leshner and Michael Stark as top newsmakers for playing a key role in the legal battle for same-sex marriage rights.

"The two men have come to symbolize something much bigger: the unprecedented acceleration of social liberalism in Canada in 2003. From gay marriage to moves to decriminalize marijuana and provide supervised injection booths for drug addicts in Vancouver, 2003 will go down in history as the year that Canada rethought what was taboo."

Thanks to Dad for this story. Canada is leaving us in the dust when it comes to progress in social issues. I wonder in they are taking applications?