Quebec, Canada – A polyamorous family consisting of three men has officially adopted a three-year-old child in what is being described as a landmark case for the province.
The men, who have been in a committed relationship for several years, were approved as adoptive parents through Quebec’s Youth Protection Services. The adoption marks one of the rare instances in Canada where a polyamorous household has been legally recognized as an adoptive family.
Speaking about the case, one of the men explained: “[Quebec’s Youth Protection Services] learned that we are a little different because we’re three, but we’re not different from any other family.”
Quebec law does not prohibit polyamorous households from applying for adoption, and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by child protection authorities. In this instance, officials determined that the family could provide a stable and loving environment for the child.
The adoption reflects broader debates in Canada over family structures, LGBTQ+ rights, and child welfare. Advocates say it demonstrates that love and care can exist outside traditional two-parent households, while critics argue it raises new legal and social questions about parenting.
The family says they are focused on raising their child in a supportive and nurturing home, regardless of outside opinions.
