http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2005/jun/05060205.html
In a last minute effort to guarantee passage, the Liberal Party has decided to fast track the gay marriage bill in exchange for the Democratic Party's support on other issues. This situation will prevent pro-family witnesses slated to testify before the committee from having any impact on the vote. "It became obvious today that there is an agenda to fast-track this. My clear indication from caucus was they want this bill done, they want it done before the end of June. They want it out of the House and over to the Senate, which is prepared to do the damn thing. I don't support that, there's a whole lot of us that don't support fast-tracking it." said Liberal MP Pat O'Brien