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Polygamy in Canada: Legal and Social Implications for Women and Children – A Collection of Policy Research Reports

An International Review of Polygamy:
Legal and Policy Implications for Canada

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. THE CONTEXT OF THE POLYGAMY CONTROVERSY IN CANADA
   The Intent and Scope of This Study
   Polygamy in Context: History
   Polygamy in Canada: An Introduction
   Social Science Questions: The Effects of Polygamy on Women and Children
   Three Major Legal Questions: Distinct but Linked
   
   
2. REVIEW OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND MEDIA REPORTS
   Polygamy: The Nature and Extent of Polygamy
   North America
   Polygamy Research Outside of North America
   Conclusion: General Themes and Issues
   
   
3. LEGAL TREATMENT OF POLYGAMY: OTHER COUNTRIES
   The Trend Towards Prohibition of Polygamy: The International Context
   Western Countries with Growing Muslim Populations
   
   
4. LAWS ABOUT POLYGAMY: CANADA
   Marriage Law
   Canada's Criminal Code Provisions
   Enforcement Issues
   Group Sex and Adultery
   Recognition of Foreign Polygamous Marriages - Immigration Issues
   Recognition of Foreign Polygamous Marriages - Family and Succession Law
   
   
5. ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: LEGAL AND SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES
   Concerns about Polygamy for Women, Children and Society
   Issues Raised by Same-Sex Marriage: Canada
   Possible Charter Challenges to Canada's Polygamy Laws
   The Need for Sensitive Enforcement
   Limited Recognition of Polygamous Marriages
   Conclusion: The Need for Further Research

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