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Stamp celebrating same-sex marriage rights unveiled by Canada Post

The stamp unveiled by Canada Post pays tribute to the fact that same-sex couples have the right to get married in this country. Canada Post

TORONTO – The latest Canada Post stamp commemorating Canada’s 150th birthday pays tribute to the fact that same-sex couples have the right to get married in this country.

The agency unveiled the stamp in Toronto on Tuesday at a local centre that serves as a hub for the city’s LGBTQ community.

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The maple-leaf-shaped stamp shows an image of a rainbow flag and the words “marriage equality” in both French and English.

Canada Post is issuing 10 special stamps to honour key moments in Canada’s 150-year history.

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It says the day in 2005 when same-sex marriage became legal across the country is one of the milestones that have shaped Canada.

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The stamp, along with the other nine commemorating moments such as Expo67 and the creation of the Canadarm, will be available on June 1.

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