As a heavy rain poured down on this picturesque Nova Scotia community, Scott Brison made history Saturday by becoming the first MP to marry his same-sex partner since gay marriage was legally recognized two years ago.
The Liberal politician wed his partner Maxime St. Pierre at a small white church near Brison's country home in Cheverie, in what guests described as joyful and emotional ceremony.
Guests included Liberal Leader Stephane Dion, former prime minister Joe Clark, former Liberal defence minister Bill Graham, former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna and Liberal MP John Godfrey.
"It's something we need to celebrate and we must be proud that Canada is showing the way," Dion said after the wedding.
"I came first to celebrate love and happiness between two friends of mine, but if by my presence it helps a bit to reinforce a newly recognized right and to encourage other countries to do the same, I am pleased."(keep reading)
The Liberal politician wed his partner Maxime St. Pierre at a small white church near Brison's country home in Cheverie, in what guests described as joyful and emotional ceremony.
Guests included Liberal Leader Stephane Dion, former prime minister Joe Clark, former Liberal defence minister Bill Graham, former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna and Liberal MP John Godfrey.
"It's something we need to celebrate and we must be proud that Canada is showing the way," Dion said after the wedding.
"I came first to celebrate love and happiness between two friends of mine, but if by my presence it helps a bit to reinforce a newly recognized right and to encourage other countries to do the same, I am pleased."(keep reading)
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