Polygyny practices present a difficult case to prosecute in Canada.The practice itself is illegal but is almost always practised due to religious or cultural beliefs.Polygyny practices may also undermine women's equality.Additionally,polygamists do not usually register multiple spouses.This practice then puts what rights upheld by Canadian law against each other?

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Polygyny practices may undermine women's equality, which is a violation of their rights. However, the practice is often justified by religious or cultural beliefs, which are also protected under Canadian law. Therefore, the conflict here is between women's rights and religious/cultural rights.

Polygyny Practices Present a Difficult Case to Prosecute in Canada