Polyamory & Polygamy
The practice of having multiple consensual relationships without marriage.
Polyamory
The most common issue children face in polyamorous families.
Social ridicule
The term most often used for a marriage-like relationship but legally there is no marriage.
Common-law relationship
A serious issue mentioned as a possible problem in some polyamorous relationships.
Abuse
One man marrying more than two women.
Polygyny
A benefit children gain from having multiple parents.
A more diverse area for support
The maximum prison sentence for practicing polygamy in Canada.
Up to 5 years
A communication problem that can lead to conflict in polyamorous relationships.
Miscommunication
One woman marrying more than two men.
Polyandry
Why breakups in polyamorous families can be harder on children.
Losing multiple parents
The act that varies from province to province.
The Family Law Act
An emotion that can become a problem in polyamorous relationships.
Jealousy
A marital arrangement where one person has multiple spouses.
Polygamy
This family type only meets each other for special gatherings.
Garden Party Polyamory
The section of Canada’s Criminal Code where polygamy is illegal.
Section 293
Open relationships are considered polyamorous but polyamorous relationships are...
Not always considered open/not always open
One major difference between polyamory and polygamy.
Polyamory focuses on consent and communication while polygamy involves marriage
In this family type, all partners share responsibilities and maintain a good relationship with each other.
Kitchen Table Polyamory
A specific province allows multiple and overlapping spousal claims, which province is it and how long must the relationship last to be considered spousal?
British Columbia and 2 years
What percentage of the population is considered open?