Play up the economic advantages of equal marriage
Written by Alexandra Samuel
on 27 September, 2006
I'm amazed we don't hear more about the economic arguments in favour of equal marriage rights. It's a huge source of competitive advantage that Canada offers gay couples the same legal rights as straight couples -- just think about how much easier it makes it for Canadian companies to recruit and retain talented gay employees.
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Here are a few, off the top
Written by Rob Cottingham
on 28 September, 2006
Here are a few, off the top of my head:
- Tourism: Lesbian and gay couples come to Canada to get married.
- Labour force: Allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry makes Canada a more attractive place for them to live in. That, in turn, increases the pool of talented people employers can draw on.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship: Richard Florida has identified a "creative class" that he suggests is critical for the economic and social development of cities in the 21st-century economy. There are many factors attracting that class -- but one of the keys is an atmosphere that embraces sexual diversity.
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What are the economic
What are the economic benefits? Sorry I am not clear on the comment -