Groups opposed to same-sex marriage reacted swiftly to Thursday's Supreme Court opinion that Ottawa can legalize gay marriage, with one group saying the traditional definition should be enshrined in the constitution.
The country's highest court said that the federal government has the authority to change the definition of marriage to include gays and lesbians.
Gwen Landolt with Real Women of Canada and Catholic Civil Rights League member Richard Bastien called for a referendum on the issue.
Poll: Referendum On Gay Marriages
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