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Schedule VI (s. 9)
FORM USED FOR A CIVIL UNION
“ ....................................................................................................... , do you take
(name of one spouse)
...................................................................................................... , here present,
(name of other spouse)
to be your spouse?
Answer: “I do”.”
The intended spouse declares: “I do”.
“ ....................................................................................................... , do you take
(name of one spouse)
...................................................................................................... , here present,
(name of other spouse)
to be your spouse?
Answer: “I do”.”
The intended spouse declares: “I do”.
The spouses then join hands and the officiant pronounces the following
words:
“By virtue of the powers vested in me by law, I now declare you,
.................................................................................................................................
(name of one spouse)
and you
.................................................................................................................................
(name of other spouse)
united in the bonds of civil union.”.
The spouses then exchange rings. The officiant may then address the
new spouses:
“You are now legally united. Allow me, on my own behalf and on behalf of
all those present, to offer you our best wishes for your happiness.”.
See also
Rules respecting the solemnization of civil marriages and civil unions
Civil Union
Marriage
Officiant
Registre des célébrants 
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