Canadian law has established the legalization of same-sex marriages nationwide. However, some provinces and territories came to it at different times. Here is the chronological time line for nine provinces and/or territories, prior to the national legalization of gay marriage:
- Ontario: 10 June 2003
- British Columbia: 8 July 2003
- Quebec: 19 March 2004
- Yukon Territory: 14 July 2004
- Manitoba: 16 September 2004
- Nova Scotia: 24 September 2004
- Saskatchewan: 5 November 2004
- Newfoundland and Labrador: 21 December 2004
- New Brunswick: 23 June 2005