Same-sex marriage in Nova Scotia: In August 2004, three couples in Nova Scotia brought the suit Boutilier et al. v. Canada (A.G) and Nova Scotia (A.G) against the provincial and federal governments requesting that it issue same-sex marriage licences. [1] The partners who brought suit were: * Brian Mombourquette and Ross Bouthilier * Kim Vance and Samantha Meehan, (married in Toronto in 2003 and seeking recognition of the marriage at home in Nova Scotia) * Ron and Brian Garnett-Doucette. * The couples were represented by Halifax lawyer Sean Foreman of Wickwire Holm.