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Jeannie Lippert

Weddings in Canada?

  • Hi everyone, I have just become ordained by the universal life church and am wondering where in Canada (provinces)  it is legal for me to preform weddings? And if there are any other legal issues with any other "abilities" such as last rights and funeral officiation I should be concerned about.
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  • Susan Tesluk, Minister of Peace
    Susan Tesluk, Minister of Peace I just became ordained and live in Ontario. I have to fill out a form from the Attorney General of Canada in order to legally perform marriage ceremonies in Canada. It's called "Application for Registration under section 20 of the Marriage Act". The pro...  more
    September 16, 2012
  • Mic M.
    Mic M. Hi Susan,
    It looks like your post is already 4 years old. However I'd be interested in knowing how you made out with these questions and what the results were. 1) Your current status (OK) is established through a letter of standing; 2) your recognition ...  more
    September 1, 2016