With respect to spousal benefits in federal legislation: ( a ) please list the types of spousal benefits under federal jurisdiction; ( b ) where have such benefits been extended to same sex couples; ( c ) when were these benefits extended to same sex couples; and ( d ) through what means were they extended, i.e. via a court decision or via legislation put forward by government?
In the House of Commons on February 8th, 2000. See this statement in context.