<Dd> (2) No person shall marry another person if they are related lineally, or as brother or sister or half - brother or half - sister, including by adoption . </Dd> <P> Both parties must freely consent . Forcing somebody to get married is a criminal offense under s. 293.1 of the Criminal Code . In addition, s. 2.1 of the Civil Marriage Act stipulates, "Marriage requires the free and enlightened consent of two persons to be the spouse of each other ." </P> <P> The minimum marriageable age throughout Canada is 16 . In Canada the age of majority is set by province / territory at 18 or 19, so minors under this age have additional restrictions (i.e. parental and court consent). Section 293.2 of the Criminal Code also addresses marriages of individuals under the age of 16, reading: Everyone who celebrates, aids or participates in a marriage rite or ceremony knowing that one of the persons being married is under the age of 16 years is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years . Section 2.2 of the Civil Marriage Act also states: No person who is under the age of 16 years may contract marriage . </P> <P> Termination of marriage in Canada is covered by the federal Divorce Act . </P>

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