discrimination" does not explicitly list sexual orientation, but was designed to be inclusive and allow the courts to find that specific grounds are included. In 1995, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Egan v Canada that "sexual orientation" should be 'read in' to Section 15. In 1983, the Quebec Gay Archives was established. In 1984, Pink Triangle Services becomes the first registered gay charity, later becoming inclusive of all people in the queer community re-branding as PTS a centre for the celebration of sexual and gender diversity. In the 1980s, several attempts were made to add "sexual orientation" into the federal government's Human Rights Act, an amendment that did not take place until 1996. 1985–1989 In 1986, sexual orientation was added to the Ontario Human Rights Code as a prohibited ground for discrimination. Like most other human rights acts in Canada, this act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, services and certain other activities in the public and private sectors, but it does not apply to federally regulated activities. Egale Canada is founded. In early 1987, sexual orientation was included in the newly adopted Yukon Human Rights Act and later that year added to the Manitoba Human Rights Code. In 1987, the Public Service Alliance of Canada negotiated benefits for the same-sex partners of Northwest Territories government employees—a first in Canada for public sector workers. In 1988, New Democratic Party Member of Parliament (MP) Svend Robinson became the first MP to come out, declaring that he is gay to the media outside the House of Commons. In the same year, the United Church of Canada became the first church in Canada to allow the ordination of gays and lesbians. 1990s 1990–1994 In 1990, Yukon government employees became the second public sector workers in Canada whose same-sex partners were eligible for spousal benefits, including a dental plan. In 1991, sexual orientation was added to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. In 1992, then-Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada, Kim Campbell (who later became Canada's first female prime minister) announced that Canada was lifting its ban on homosexuals in the Canadian Forces, allowing them to serve openly and live on-base with their partners. Canada was one of the first modern countries to allow homosexuals in the military due to the court decision of Haig v. Canada, 1992 CanLII 2787 (ON CA). Sexual orientation was added to the human rights laws of