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March 9, 2021
The 2020 Mi’K maq Lobster Dispute and Indigenous Food Sovereignty
The 2020 Mi'kmaq Lobster Dispute and Indigenous Food SovereigntyBy Monique Dietvorst During the 2020 Mi'kmaq Lobster Dispute in Nova Scotia Canada, we saw an altercation between angry non-Indigenous…
June 16, 2020
CAFE Take Two
Subscribe to our new video series, CAFE Take Two, available on YouTube CAFE Take Two is a new video series from the Canadian Association for Equality, an education and social service charity. The…
June 2, 2020
Webinar: When Men Seek Help
The Canadian Association for Equality has launched an online lecture series aimed at exploring gender and men's issues. This series will present a great opportunity for us to interact with…
April 8, 2020
Report Released: Correlations Between IPV and Homelessness
An Analysis of the Correlations Between Intimate Partner Violence and Homelessness in a Canadian Urban Centre This research was funded by a Government of Canada research grant from Homelessness…
October 2, 2019
Premiere Screening: “Erasing Family” Film Exposes Family Court Failures
Premiere Screening: “Erasing Family” Film Exposes Family Court FailuresFull information and tickets at https://erasingfamily.eventbrite.ca A loving parent being erased from the life of his or her…
September 4, 2019
Media Bias: A Study on Gender-Specific Approaches to Reported Violent Acts
Media Bias: A Study on Gender-Specific Approaches to Reported Violent Acts Authored by Jeiny Ruiz and Angel E. Alvarez Click here for the full Report Introduction Inspired by 1990's Adam Jones…
June 27, 2019
Touching Videos from our Fathers Day Picnic + A Photo Report from Healthy Families Week
2019 Healthy Fathers. Healthy Families Week A Photo and Video Report Earlier this week we reported on our Charger Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Now we're excited to share photo highlights…
June 27, 2019
Report on the 2019 Charger Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser
We just completed our third annual Healthy Fathers. Healthy Families Week and it was far and away the most successful to date. Every year we combine Men's Health Week and Fathers Day to celebrate…
April 11, 2019
Inspiring Stories from Fathering After Separation
Inspiring Stories from our Fathering After Separation or Divorce FacilitatorsThe first story occurred recently when a father was talking about his 5 year old son with Autism. He was mentioning some…
March 11, 2019
2019 National Conference
Please visit the Official Conference Website Here Featuring Headline Speakers Cassie Jaye, Bettina Arndt, Karen Straughan, Sue-Ann LevyRegistration Now Open. Register with our Early Bird price…
Workplace,Violence and Safety,Misandry,Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,National,Academic,Homelessness,LGBTQ,Other Men’s Issues,News,Policy and Legal,Domestic Abuse,Parental Alienation and Equal Parenting,False Allegations,Suicide
December 3, 2018
Toronto Radio Ads Seek to Expand MeToo to Include Male Victims
Click here to listen to “Their Day in Court”, a message from the Canadian Association for Equality MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto Radio Ads Seek to Expand MeToo to Include Male…
December 3, 2018
Government of Canada Awards CAFE Grant to Study Male Homelessness and Domestic Abuse
Government of Canada Awards CAFE Grant to Study Male Homelessness and Domestic Abuse First Major Federal Grant Lends Support to Our Government of Alberta Funding Application. But Your Patronship is…
September 28, 2018
Men’s Health Fair at Warkworth Penitentiary
A report from a volunteer on our participation in the Men's Health Fair at Warkworth Institution. Warkworth Medium Institution : Health Fair Fall 2018 Being screened was fairly quick because staff…
August 23, 2018
Charger Golf Tournament Raises Landmark $25,000 for Healthy Fathers and Families
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charger Golf Tournament Raises Landmark $25,000 for Healthy Fathers and Families TORONTO, ON – (August 20, 2018) The first of their kind programs for healthy…
August 17, 2018
Media Reporting on Men’s Health Focus of Scholarly Article
In a recent issue of Health Promotional Perspectives, an article was published entitled Reports on boys’, youth’s and men’s health in Canadian newspapers: Now what? The authors included our own CAFE…
May 30, 2018
Policy Questions to Ontario Candidates
CAFE Distributes All-Candidate Policy Questionnaires Ahead of Ontario Election We are excited to announce the distribution of policy questions to the party headquarters and each candidate from the…
May 14, 2018
Banner Environmental Makes Charitable Donation to Address Gaps in Men’s Health in Calgary
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Banner Environmental Makes Charitable Donation to Address Gaps in Men’s Health in Calgary CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (May 14, 2018) The Canadian Association for…
March 29, 2018
New Study Confirms Stigmatization of Men in Canadian Society (March 29, 2018)
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Study Confirms Stigmatization of Men in Canadian Society TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (March 29, 2018) Canadian men face stigma. That was the conclusion of a…
March 28, 2018
IF NOT NOW, WHEN? Acknowledging Sexual Harassment and Identity Harassment
The Canadian Association for Equality is very excited to share an article recently authored by our advisor Paul Nathanson in response to the #MeToo phenomenon. The article appeared in the journal…
March 20, 2018
First Shelter for Male Domestic Abuse Victims Will Open in Toronto
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Shelter for Male Domestic Abuse Victims Will Open in Toronto TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (March 20, 2018) A capital campaign hosted by prominent men’s issues…
February 21, 2018
Karen Straughan Tours SW Ontario
#MenToo: Renowned Human Rights Blogger Karen Straughan on Men’s Issue Human Rights Blogger and Fearless Champion for Men and Boys Karen Straughan at all 3 Toronto Universities February 28th to…
February 20, 2018
Fatherless Boys and Gun Violence
A version of this letter by Paul Nathanson appeared in the New York Times Every article points out that Nikolas Cruz had a very "troubled" background. But most discussions focus on gun control as…
January 24, 2018
CAFE Statement on #MeToo Campaign
Canadian Association for Equality Statement on Sexual Victimization and the #MeToo Campaign January 24, 2018 The Canadian Association for Equality wishes to ensure that the conversation around…
January 11, 2018
CAFE Proud to Join Women’s Shelters in Supporting All in Need
On January 3, 2018, the CBC published an opinion piece, “Victims of domestic violence often delay or avoid leaving their abuser due to fears of pets being harmed,” authored by Jessica Scott-Reid.…
November 8, 2017
Prosecuting Sexual Assault: Should you hear it all? A Toronto Debate Nov 23rd
Prosecuting Sexual Assault: Should you hear it all? Join us for an important and timely debate. For full info and tickets visit https://prosecutingsexualassault.eventbrite.com Thursday, November…
October 5, 2017
How the Traditional Approach to Domestic Abuse Is Endangering Children
How the Traditional Approach to Domestic Abuse Is Endangering Children Join Karen Woodall, authority on parental alienation and family reunification A FREE EVENT. REGISTER HERE…
September 15, 2017
Charger Golf Tournament Raises $15,000 in Support of Healthy Fathers and Families
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charger Golf Tournament Raises $15,000 in Support of Healthy Fathers and Families TORONTO, ON – (September 15, 2017) The Canadian Centre for Men and Families…
September 5, 2017
First “Men’s Centre” in Ottawa Will Celebrate Grand Opening This Saturday September 9th
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First “Men’s Centre” in Ottawa Will Celebrate Grand Opening This Saturday September 9th OTTAWA, ON – (September 5, 2017) The Grand Opening of the Canadian…
Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,National,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
July 17, 2017
CBC Checks in for CAFE Position on Sexual Exploitation of Boys
When Courts Lets Off A Woman Who Had Sex with 14 Year Old Boy, CBC News Checked in for CAFE's Response. Click Here for the full article. Justin Trottier, executive director of the Canadian…
June 28, 2017
Child Soldiers: Whose Responsibility to Protect?
Dr. Carolyn Filteau is Senior Researcher for the Canadian Centre for Men and Families at CAFE.Carolyn has been performing research work for CAFE for the last several months. She has a background in…
June 26, 2017
Healthy Families Week Photo Round Up
Hi everyone, During our first annual "Healthy Fathers Make Healthy Families" week, CAFE hosted or participated in seven events in seven days. Below and in a subsequent email are some photos…
June 22, 2017
CAFE AGM Elects New Board of Directors
CAFE AGM Elects New Board of Directors Thank you to the nearly 50 people who participated in our Annual General Meeting on June 15, 2017. We want to especially acknowledge all candidates in this…
June 21, 2017
My Presentation to an All Girls Class
I had a great time last week presenting on men's issues to a classroom at the Toronto all girls school Madonna Catholic Secondary School. The invitation came from four students as part of their…
May 16, 2017
Get CAFE to the International Shared Parenting Conference 2017!
Help Ensure Full Canadian Participation in the International Shared Parenting Conference 2017!The International Shared Parenting Conference in Boston May 29-30 is shaping up to be a landmark event,…
May 12, 2017
CAFE Adopts New Bilingualism Policy
Canadian Association for Equality Bilingualism Policy Board of Directors Approval Date: May 11, 2017 Given CAFE’s focus on advancing education by providing evidence-based research and balanced…
May 10, 2017
CAFE Official Participant in BMO’s RUN4HOPE
Phil Johnston, CAFE Vancouver branch director, was joined by his friend Jeridan Kowal to take part in the RUN4HOPE charity run hosted by BMO this past Sunday, May 7th. CAFE was an official…
April 25, 2017
Bubbles of Love in London, Ontario
April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day, which is commemorated through an annual Bubbles of Love event. Click on the image below for our Bubbles of Love Day Video, from CAFE London,……
April 25, 2017
CAFE Montreal Event for Indigenous Men
On April 23rd 2017 at 13:00 the Montreal branch of The Canadian Association for Equality (C.A.F.E.) continued The Necktie Campaign at place Émilie-Gamelin in Montreal. To learn more about the…
March 8, 2017
University of Calgary “Men’s Rights” Film Screening Will Feature Dialogue Between Feminists and MRAs
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University of Calgary “Men’s Rights” Film Screening Will Feature Dialogue Between Feminists and MRAs CALGARY, AB -- (March 7, 2017) - The Canadian Association…
February 23, 2017
Book Review: Wrongful Allegations of Sexual and Child Abuse
Book Review: “Wrongful Allegations of Sexual and Child Abuse” by Clary Jaxon, CAFE Volunteer and Advocate for men wrongly accused and wrongly convicted of sex crimes January, 14, 2017 In a…
February 16, 2017
Men’s issues returns to Ryerson University!
MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH: A SILENT CRISIS Featuring McGill Psychiatrist Dr. Robert Whitley and his team making the case for a men's health support group at Ryerson University. "Take…
January 24, 2017
CAFE Montreal Is on the Map!
A huge congratulations to the entire CAFE Montreal team on their landmark event for men's issues awareness Saturday night. The screening of The Red Pill film was extremely well received by the…
January 23, 2017
The Red Pill: A Review
The Red Pill: A Review Paul Nathanson [2017.01.19] The Red Pill’s title refers to a scene in The Matrix (Wachowski Brothers, 1999). Neo, the protagonist of this science-fiction feature, learns that…
January 18, 2017
CAFE Day at Parkdale Community Breakfast
Today was CAFE Day at the Parkdale Community Breakfast. Hayden and I represented CAFE and the Canadian Centre for Men and Families by preparing and distributing breakfast to about 60 men of the…
December 21, 2016
From a female partner of a wrongly convicted man
My thoughts on the Healing Journeys Conference for male victims of abuse I am the female partner of a wrongly convicted man. Men who are victims of trauma believe, as a man, they could have…
November 28, 2016
CAFE Calls for Open Minded Dialogue in Response to Censorship and Polarization on Canadian Campuses
CAFE Calls for Open Minded Dialogue in Response to Censorship and Polarization on Canadian Campuses Statement issued Monday, November 28, 2016 In recent weeks, Professor Jordan Peterson of the…
October 28, 2016
CAFE Calgary Hosts First Meetup
CAFE Calgary hosted their first meetup group meeting in October. Here is the presentation provided by Monique Dietvorst. You can follow her on twitter @msdietvorstFuture CAFE Calgary meetups will be…
October 27, 2016
Services for Men and Families Arrive in Calgary
By Dan McKinnon, CAFE Calgary Director The CAFE Calgary branch has received a donation for a one-day per week office space from the clinic of registered psychologists where I have my practice. The…
Men's Health,Fatherhood,National,News,Domestic Abuse,Suicide
October 26, 2016
Report on Healing Journeys Conference 2016
Second Annual Healing Journeys Conference October 20-21, 2016 The Healing Journeys Conference was a huge success. This is the only Conference in Toronto that focuses on all aspects of men and…
September 12, 2016
Men’s Services Come to Cabbagetown
On Saturday and Sunday the Canadian Centre for Men and Families tabled for the first time at the Cabbagetown Street Festival which takes place along Parliament Street in Toronto. This was a great…
August 17, 2016
CAFE First Men’s Charity Authorized to Grant Legal Aid Certificates to Domestic Violence Victims
This is a game changer for male victims of domestic violence. With your support, we just became the first men's charity authorized to provide legal aid certificates to domestic violence victims…
July 29, 2016
Men’s Health Services at Dundas West Fest
by Scott, a dedicated Canadian Centre for Men and Families volunteer I was proud to volunteer to help represent the Canadian Centre for Men and Families at the Dundas street festival this month. I…
July 12, 2016
Kirija Balachandran Appointed Summer Intern
Introducing Kirija Balachandran, Our Client Manager and Summer Intern I would like to thank you all for the warm welcome and take this as an opportunity to introduce myself. I am currently working…
July 11, 2016
CAFE Message of Inclusion in Response to Pride Controversy
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In response to Toronto Pride - BLM Controversy, CAFE Shares Message of Inclusion TORONTO, ON -- (July 11, 2016) - Pride is a celebration of diversity and…
July 4, 2016
CAFE Vancouver Holds First AGM
Report by Phil Johnston, CAFE Vancouver President Vancouver's 2016 Branch AGM was a success. I used it as an opportunity to boost our membership numbers (see Facebook event page) and to…
June 28, 2016
Golf4MenNFamilies: Our First Annual Charity Golf Tournament a Huge Success
Sun and Fun for a Great Cause! The Canadian Centre for Men and Families's First Annual '9 & Play' Charity Golf Tournament a Tremendous Success The 3rd Annual 9 & Play at The Club at Bond…
June 27, 2016
The Odyssey for Equality is on the Road Again!
Press Release The Odyssey for Equality is on the Road Again! Following on his successful tours of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada’s western provinces, Dr. James S. Brown, the…
May 25, 2016
CAFE Appoints CFO. Meet Michael St. Pierre
CAFE Welcomes Michael St. Pierre as Director of Development & Chief Financial Officer We are so excited to announce the appointment of our first Director of Develop and CFO! Here's a little…
May 20, 2016
CAFE 2016 AGM Election & Photos
CAFE held an amazing 2016 Annual General Meeting with over 60 people in attendance. Thank you to all those who put their name forward for the Board of Directors. Download our 2015 Year in Review We…
May 6, 2016
Misandry in the Law: New Research Brief Available
Our Research officer Jola Mecani has just published her Research Brief and Literature Review on Misandry in the Law and Policy. Read the full document.Here are a few of Jola's shocking findings:…
April 28, 2016
Workers’ National Day of Mourning Calls for Safer Workplace
Watch our Remembrance Ceremony for Workers Who Died on the Job MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Men’s Issues Charity Observes Workers’ National Day of Mourning Males are 96.5% of workplace…
April 15, 2016
DV Researcher Don Dutton Appointed Advisory Fellow
Don Dutton, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He co-founded a court mandated treatment program for men convicted of wife assault in 1979, the data from which…
April 14, 2016
Beyond the Gender Dogmas
It All Balances Out: A new gender-neutral gender politics A speaking tour featuring Tim Goldich in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal Toronto - Thursday, April 21st at 7:00PM Location: Canadian Centre for…
April 4, 2016
Video Posted: Ghomeshi On Trial: Sexual Assault & the Law
Ghomeshi On Trial: A Panel of Experts Debate Sexual Assault and the Law We must find a way to balance protecting society from sexual assault with the legal rights of the criminally accused. Read…
March 30, 2016
Necktie Campaign: Include Men and Boys in the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
The CAFE Necktie Campaign - #IncludeMen: Help us urge the federal government to include men and boys in the upcoming inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. Lydia…
March 14, 2016
UBC Prof Adam Jones Appointed CAFE Advisor
Adam Jones is Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. His books include Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction (3rd edition, 2016), Gender Inclusive: Essays on…
March 2, 2016
Talks, Interviews, Podcast: New Video Posted
Subscribe to our youtube channel EqualityCanadaTV and check out full length presentations, episodes of our Tea with CAFE podcast, and interviews with men telling their stories. Here's a round up of…
March 1, 2016
Replacing Misandry: Young & Nathanson at U of T
After ten thousand years of technological and cultural revolutions, have men become obsolete? Or are we on the cusp of a new masculinity revolution? Come find out. Replacing Misandry: March 17th,…
February 22, 2016
We’re Hiring! Want to Join An Exciting Team?
Are you or someone you know looking to join a unique and growing new organization dedicated to gender equality and the health and well-being of boys, men, fathers and families? The search is on for…
February 19, 2016
Men in the Media: A 2015 Retrospective of Men and Gender
Men in the Media: A 2015 Retrospective of Men and Gender It's time for CAFE's annual retrospective analysis of last year's news coverage. The following is our Top 12 list of stories that relate to…
January 15, 2016
Jola on the Harms of Demonizing Men
Jola Mecani is one of our newest volunteers. She recently authored our Research Brief: Misandry in the Media and Pop Culture. Here she explains what prompted her to get involved with our…
January 15, 2016
Should senators be appointed based on gender?
The following is a reader's comment. Readers comments are posted by way of fostering dialogue and debate, and does not necessarily reflect official CAFE policy This post is in response to a recent…
January 5, 2016
2015 Charity Auction Photos at the Men’s Centre
Thanks everyone for joining us for an amazing First Year Anniversary Celebration and 2015 Charity Auction at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families
December 20, 2015
Exciting thhings are happening with CAFE here in Calgary
CAFE Calgary now has an exceptional executive committee comprised of three women and two men and we are busy planning public awareness events for 2016. Funds-raising is going quite well too, thank…
December 18, 2015
Saudia Arabia Finally Permits Women to Vote
In a promising and entirely overdue new development, women are now permitted to vote and run for public office in Saudi Arabia. This as a positive step in the direction of global gender equality. We…
December 15, 2015
CAFE Goes Back to School, Receives Warm Reception
CAFE Goes Back to School Last week CAFE presented on men’s issues at the Richmond Hill Green High School's Social Justice Fair. Hundreds of high school students visited, with several expressing…
December 14, 2015
Men’s Centre First Year Highlights
Thank you to CAFE Marketing and Outreach Director Denise Fong for preparing a video and infographic presenting the Canadian Centre for Men and Families First Year Highlights. …
Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,National,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
December 14, 2015
Stories from the first year at the Men’s Centre
Real People, Real Struggles, Real Solutions - Stories from the first year at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families Learning the Hard Way - One Man's Ordeal with Domestic Violence
Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,National,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
December 1, 2015
We’re Planning Legal Action Against Police That Refuse to Protect Male Victims
CAFE is Gearing Up for Legal Action Against Police Agencies That Fail Men and Children Are you tired of hearing about police ridiculing male victims of violence or arresting innocent men while…
November 20, 2015
Toxic Masculinity & Toxic Femininity with Karen Straughan
A Lecture by KAREN STRAUGHAN a.k.a. GIRLWRITESWHAT In this lecture, the concept of "Toxic Masculinity" will be compared to the concept of "Toxic Femininity" by exploring evolutionary psychology and…
November 20, 2015
Concerning Ontario’s Proposed Sexual Violence Act
Why you should be concerned about Bill 132, Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2015 Queens Park in Ontario is…
November 17, 2015
New Toronto Billboards Affirm Parental Alienation is Child Abuse
Visit the Parental Alienation and Fatherlessness Campaign Webpage MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denying a Child Their Father is Child Abuse, New Toronto Billboards Affirm TORONTO,…
November 13, 2015
Healing Journeys Conference Videos Posted
Healing Journeys: Violence and Trauma Conference Focusing on Male Victims October 22-24, 2015 Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness, MaleSurvivor.org, Gatehouse and Canadian Centre for Men and……
November 13, 2015
What’s happening to freedom of speech at our Canadian universities?
Here's a link to a recent Maclean's article on the banishing of men's issue's groups on campuses. It appears to make some obviously true points very eloquently.…
November 12, 2015
Remembrance Day: Men’s Issues Society Participates in U of T Service
The Canadian Association for Equality was honoured to join the University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society to participate in the Remembrance Day service at the University of Toronto. We will…
November 2, 2015
Healing Journeys Conference Co-Hosts
We took this photo at the conclusion of our amazing Healing Journeys Conference, for male survivors of trauma, domestic violence and sexual abuse. It features reps from all the co-hosting groups.…
October 30, 2015
Coverage of CAFE in Ottawa Pride
We had a great experience walking in the Ottawa Pride parade this summer. The Ottawa Sun covered our participation here
October 30, 2015
CAFE Branches Emerge Across Canada
Over the last year CAFE branches have emerged throughout Canada. We'd love to hear from you. Please connect with one of your local chapters! CAFE Ottawa: Leader: David Shackleton Contact…
October 26, 2015
Dean Harvey Appointed Advisor for Northern Canada
Dean Harvey has been appointed CAFE Advisor for Northern Canada. He is a family therapist and educator with experience providing counselling to male survivors of sexual abuse, adolescent mental…
October 5, 2015
Gene C. Colman Appointed CAFE Advisory Fellow
We are very excited to announce the appointment of prominent family law lawyer Gene C. Colman as the newest Advisory Fellow for the Canadian Association for Equality Gene C. Colman is a leader in…
September 29, 2015
A House Divided- Inside the Divorce Industry
CAFE is excited to share this information concerning a new documentary that looks inside the Divorce Industry: A House Divided- Inside the Divorce Industry Donate to a new documentary that will…
September 25, 2015
Cathy Young in Ottawa Today. Watch the trailer
Cathy Young will call for gender equality beyond the gender wars. Watch the trailer below. Then join us in Ottawa tonight at 7pm for "The Politics of Gender and Victimhood"
September 21, 2015
SFU Advocacy for Men & Boys launches
The Simon Fraser University Advocacy for Men & Boys (SFUAMB) group is launching with two exciting events in October. This is a special announcement that features brief introductions, a general…
September 21, 2015
Cathy Young Event Will Proceed Near to U of T Campus
Earlier media advisories: Prominent American Columnist Cathy Young to Address Campus Rape Culture in Toronto and Ottawa (Sept 16, 2015) Men’s Issues Group CAFE Condemns Threats Targeting Feminists…
September 15, 2015
Media Advisory: Men’s Issues Group CAFE Condemns Threats Targeting Feminists and Women
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Men’s Issues Group CAFE Condemns Threats Targeting Feminists and Women CAFE calls on U of T to Host Townhall Before Cathy Young’s Talk “The Politics of Gender”…
September 8, 2015
McGill Psychiatrist Rob Whitley Appointed Advisory Fellow
CAFE is excited to announce the appointment of respected McGill Psychiatrist Rob Whitley as our newest Advisory Fellow! He is well known for his research examining bias in media portrayals of men…
September 8, 2015
Men’s Mental Health Network launches, raising the bar on advocacy for men
We are very pleased to forward notice of a new initiative based out of the US: Men’s Mental Health Network launches, raising the bar on advocacy for men Our Mission Statement and promise: The Men’s…
September 4, 2015
Participate in research into male gender stereotyping
CAFE is pleased to pass along this request for participants: I am currently conducting qualitative research into the effects of stigma on Canadian males. Participants in this research will be…
September 2, 2015
How an Innocent Man Can Easily Be Convicted of Sexual Assault in Canada
How an Innocent Man Can Easily Be Convicted of Sexual Assault in Canada Coddling Accusers with Laws Based on Misguided Ideology Starting in 1983 with removing the term ‘rape’ from the criminal code…
August 18, 2015
How men’s rights groups are distorting the debate about equality: CAFE responds
Leah McLaren: How men’s rights groups are distorting the debate about equality: Ms. McLaren’s article featured in the Globe and Mail entitled, How men’s rights groups are distorting the debate about…
August 11, 2015
Announcing a New Program for Separated & Divorced Fathers
Announcing a New Program for Separated & Divorced Fathers The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is launching an exciting new program dedicated to divorced or separated fathers looking…
July 30, 2015
You’re Invited to Our Exciting August Events!
You're Invited to Our Exciting August Events! 1. Next Presentation: Minority Men Against the Law (Aug 20 @ 7PM) 2. Mindfulness Meditation for Men (Aug 5 or 7, @ 7PM) 3. Men, Masculinity and Gender…
July 22, 2015
Shenalie Fernando Appointed Chief Operations Officer
Shenalie Fernando Appointed Chief Operations Officer We are very excited to announce that Shenalie Fernando will be joining us over the next 6 weeks to oversee a variety of critical jobs at the…
July 22, 2015
Assessing the needs of boys and men: We want to hear from you
Introduction The social service needs of adolescent boys and young men have received little attention in the research literature. Consequently, services for members of this population are sparse and…
July 21, 2015
Toronto Star Ignores Systematic Legal Biases Against Men
Read the Toronto Star's Ontario mom in messy custody case wins in court but still faces battle Anne’s story pales in comparison to the blatant discrimination that thousands of father’s face in the…
July 15, 2015
Centre for Men Published in Abuse Awareness Magazine
A huge congrats to our Outreach and Communications Director Denise Fong on having her first editorial published in Abuse Awareness Magazine, which is published by the Canadian Centre for Abuse…
July 13, 2015
Interview with Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, Domestic Violence Heretic
Interview with Dr. Tanveer Ahmed - Domestic Violence Heretic Amhed was ostracized after he pointed out that men can also be victims of abuse and violence
July 10, 2015
Our Legal Resource Centre Fourth Month Report
Our Legal Resource Centre Fourth Month Report We previously reported about the first month of our Legal Resource Centre. You can find the post here. We are now going on our fourth month and we are…
July 7, 2015
We’re Hiring! CAFE Summer Job Available Now
We're Hiring! CAFE Summer Job Available NowAre you looking for a summer job working toward gender equality and the health and well-being of boys, men, fathers and families? Review the following call…
June 22, 2015
CAFE at Pride 2015: Ottawa, York, Peterborough
BREAKING: CAFE WALKS IN OTTAWA PRIDE PARADE! BREAKING: CAFE MEMBERS WALKS IN PETERBOROUGH PRIDE PARADE! What an amazing weekend! On Saturday CAFE walked in the Gay Pride parade as part of York…
June 19, 2015
Fathers Day Picnic this Sunday!
The Canadian Association for Equality is pleased to invite you to the Fathers Are Capable Too annual Fathers Day picnic. We are preparing to welcome FACT to the Canadian Centre for Men and Families…
June 17, 2015
Canadian Men’s Health Week 2015
Canadian Men's Health Week 2015 The Canadian Association for Equality is a partner agency for the Canadian Men's Health Foundation's Men's Health Week 2015, which is taking place from June 15 - June…
June 15, 2015
U of T Psychiatry Prof Paul Sandor Appointed CAFE Advisor
Dr. Paul Sandor MD, FRCPC is a Professor of Psychiatry and Wolf Family Chair in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Head of Neuropsychiatric Studies…
June 8, 2015
CAFE Welcomes Leading Criminal Lawyer Walter Fox as New Advisor
Walter Fox has long been recognized as a leader in criminal law and an influential authority on the subject. In 1971 he helped found the Criminal Lawyers Association in Ontario. For the past 35…
June 2, 2015
Will You Support Team CAFE in Fathers Day Prostate Cancer Walk/Run?
CAFE Joins Father's Day Prostate Cancer Walk Will you donate or join our team? A Message from our new CAFE President Dr. James S. Brown On Father's Day, June 21, 2015, a CAFE team will be…
June 1, 2015
Diversity Officer advocates #killallwhitemen
Imagine a scenario where a male university student plans an event and explicitly states that women not attend. Then imagine the same male student starts a Twitter hashtag asking that all white women…
June 1, 2015
CAFE Inaugurates Ottawa Branch
Media Advisory - For Immediate Release National Men’s Issues Charity CAFE Inaugurates Ottawa Branch Wednesday Advocacy for public policies improving health and welfare of boys and men begins in the…
May 15, 2015
CAFE Ottawa Inaugural Event & Book Launch
Canadian Association for Equality - Ottawa and Area Branch to Hold Inaugural Event, June 3, 2015 Press Release: National Men’s Issues Charity CAFE Inaugurates Ottawa Branch Wednesday Book Launch for…
May 13, 2015
Sing-along with James Brown
Dr. James Brown's Odyssey for Equality brings him to the library in Ramara, Ontario to host a sing-along about Jack and his friend Gizmo, while sharing the value of reading with the boys in the…
May 5, 2015
Our Legal Resource Centre First Month Report
Our Legal Resource Centre First Month Report The Canadian Association for Equality and the Centre for Men has been involved in the creation of a men’s legal resource centre. The legal resource…
April 28, 2015
Parental Alienation Day 2015 Retrospective
April 25 was Parental Alienation Awareness Day. The overwhelming number of cases of parental alienation involve fathers after the breakdown of a marriage. As we reflect on our consciousness-raising…
April 28, 2015
Odyssey for Equality Posts 21-25
The Odyssey for Equality Posts #21 - 25 Report by Dr. James Brown My presentation at the community centre in Ramara, Ontario was very successful. Participants indicated that they had enjoyed it and…
April 26, 2015
Odyssey for Equality: Reports # 16-20
Dr. James Brown's Odyssey to tour the world with meetings and lectures aimed at improving the education of boys continues...Does anyone see a connection? (16) The research shows that children with…
April 25, 2015
McGill University (Montreal) men’s issues discussion group is emerging
We all need support and encouragement to be aware of what we think, what we say, and what we do. Notice your opinions. If you find yourself becoming aggressive about your opinions, notice that. If…
April 22, 2015
Letter to Minister of Children and Youth Services: Lack of Services for Men
Thank you to Greg Reilly for sharing his letter to the Honourable Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Children and Youth Services, regarding the lack of shelters for male victims of violence as well as…
April 21, 2015
How the Press (Mis)Covers Gender: Public talk with National Post Columnist Robyn Urback
How the Press (Mis)Covers Gender A public talk featuring Robyn Urback, National Post Columnist “…campus rape culture” “…misogynist men’s rights associations” “…the war on women” Robyn has covered…
April 16, 2015
CAFE Releases 2014’s Top 10 Men’s Issues Stories: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Men in the Media: A 2014 Retrospective of Men's Issues The following is CAFE's Top 10 list of men's issues stories from 2014 compiled from your recommendations. Thank you to everyone who…
April 14, 2015
The Odyssey for Equality. Reports #11 – 15
Dr. James Brown's Odyssey for Equality for boys in our schools takes him to the UK. Does anyone see a connection? (11) The more parents talk to their children, the faster those children’s…
April 11, 2015
The Odyssey for Equality: Reports #6-10
The Odyssey for Equality – Phase 2 Does anyone see a connection? (6) Producers of school textbooks have been told that if the book contains pictures, if it is someone solving a problem, answering a…
April 9, 2015
Why Are so Many Women Raping Boys? Research into female perpetrated sexual violence
Time to change the paradigm on sexual violence. Research compiled by a CAFE member: Why Are so Many Women Raping Boys? Women Need To Be Educated About Sexual Consent, Right Now They Aren’t “43% of…
April 8, 2015
Final Casting Call for Child Model & TVO The Agenda on Boys in Schools
IMAGINE YOUR CHILD IN OUR NEXT BILLBOARD AD! A great conversation on violence against men was sparked by our first billboard advertisement. CAFE is now busy preparing our next billboard ad and we…
March 27, 2015
Claim for Elgan-Middlesex Detention Centre, London, ON – 4 – Health and Testimonials
To Johnson, Smith, and the thousands of people they represent Good news! Lawyer Egan…
March 20, 2015
Responding to GQ’s “Are You Man Enough for the Men’s Rights Movement”
Jeff Sharlet’s article in GQ entitled, Are You Man Enough for the Men's Rights Movement was very disheartening. Here was an opportunity for real men’s issues to receive some well deserved attention.…
March 17, 2015
Responses to our Domestic Violence Billboard Campaign
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March 14, 2015
Press Conference Videos Up: Violence Against Men Billboard Campaign
Press Conference Videos Up: Violence Against Men Billboard Campaign Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
March 12, 2015
The Consequences of False Rape Allegations
The Consequences of False Rape Allegations A Rolling Stone articled published November 2014 featured a young woman identified as Jackie an 18 year old student at the University of Virginia who…
March 11, 2015
Vancouver Celebrates Parental Alienation Awareness Day April 25, 2015
“Bubbles of Love” Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Noon Parental Alienation Awareness Day Sponsored by the Canadian Association for Equality Vancouver BranchApril is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness…
March 4, 2015
India’s Father’s Rights Wing to Stage Hunger Strike
From a CAFE member: This March 2015 the Father’s Rights Wing of the Save Indian Family organization will be going on a hunger strike. The Father’s Rights Wing is spreading awareness about the…
March 1, 2015
CAFE’s Justin Trottier Addresses the Niagara Secular Humanists
CAFE Board Member Justin Trottier speaks before the Niagara Secular Humanist Association, discussing the vision for the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, and why men and society must meet each…
February 24, 2015
Gone girl is a must see for all young men: A review
By a CAFE member GONE GIRL Gone Girl is a must see movie for anyone. The female protagonist gets away with murder by crying abuse and rape. It demonstrates what can and does happen to men everyday…
February 17, 2015
Can You Help Build a Men’s Issues Society at Ryerson University? Join us Feb 26
Can You Help Build a Men's Issues Society at Ryerson University? The Canadian Association for Equality will be joining with students to sponsor a special presentation and discussion event at…
February 11, 2015
The Future of Gender Equity: CAFE board rep participates in new online debate
Recently a new online debate forum - the "tete a tete" forum - was established and its opening issue was entitled: "What changes can we make to our social, political and legal institutions to…
February 10, 2015
Lost Generation Part 14: Ways to deal with PA as an alienated parents
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer Parents to understand PAS and tale help from experts to break through PAS. Needs to remain calm since a person who reacts in anger is proving the alienator's point…
February 3, 2015
Lost Generation Part 13: How to stop/escape Parental Alienation
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer Prevention is critical as it is easier to stop children from becoming alienated than it is to undo the alienation once the children have adopted false ideas and…
January 27, 2015
RIP – Danny Guspie 1958 to 2015 – Church Service Jan 31/15 Details
RIP - Danny Guspie 1958 to 2015 - Church Service Jan 31/15 Details A couple of week ago the Canadian Association for Equality offered its remembrances for Danny Guspie, a fathers rights pioneer and…
January 27, 2015
Lost Generation Part 12 : War between Fathers and Mothers
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer Fathers were attempting to program their children, but they were less likely to be successful because the children were generally more closely bonded with their…
January 24, 2015
Special accommodations for women in government, university? It’s time for gender equality
Recently MP Sana Hassainia (independent, formerly NDP) argued that female politicians deserve special accommodations, as apparently fathers don't face work-life balance issues "I think it’s…
January 21, 2015
Send us your top stories about men from 2014 for Our CAFE Retrospective
Men and the News: A CAFE Retrospective Send us your top stories about men from 2014 We need your help! The Canadian Association for Equality is putting together a retrospective analysis of the…
January 20, 2015
Lost Generation Part 11: Parental Alienation Is child Abuse
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer For the child, parental alienation is a serious mental condition, based on a false belief that the alienated parent is a dangerous and unworthy parent. The severe…
January 19, 2015
Men’s Issues Billboard Ads Coming to Canada: What Should We Put on Them? Your Chance to Influence Public Attitudes
Men's Issues Billboard Ads Coming to Canada: What Should We Put on Them? Your Chance to Influence Public Attitudes We have been given an incredible opportunity to advance public awareness on our…
January 14, 2015
Calling All Women! This is a direct appeal to all women to help with the cause of men’s issues.
Calling All Women! by an anonymous member and blogger This is a direct appeal to all women to help with the cause of men’s issues. If you are a grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, mother, wife,…
January 13, 2015
Lost Generation Part 10: Parental Alienation
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer Parental alienation is a social dynamic when a child expresses unjustified hatred or unreasonably strong dislike of one parent, making access by the rejected parent…
January 12, 2015
Cat Calling and Sexual Harassment: CAFE Participates in Panel at U of Guelph
CAFE was invited to participate in a panel on "Cat Calling and Sexual Harassment" on October 28, 2014 at the University of Guelph. The event was organized by the student group "Multi-Disciplinary…
January 12, 2015
Update: Freedom of Information Request Filed with Legal Aid Ontario for Gender and Domestic Violence Statistics
We have recently filed a request, under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Ontario), to Legal Aid Ontario in order to attain statistics regarding domestic violence in Ontario…
January 10, 2015
Canadian Association for Equality Mourns the Death of Danny Guspie (1958-2015)
Canadian Association for Equality Mourns the Death of Danny Guspie (1958-2015) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Danny Guspie. Danny Guspie, founder and executive director of…
January 8, 2015
VIDEO POSTED: Press conference at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families
The press conference during the Grand Opening Week for the Canadian Centre for Men and Families on November 20, 2014 Short presentations by: Justin Trottier James Brown Eleanor Levine Denise Fong…
January 6, 2015
Thanks to You Our Year End Fundraising Campaign Exceeded Its Goal!
Thanks to You Our Year End Fundraising Campaign Exceeded Its Goal! Happy New Year from the Canadian Association for Equality and the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. As you know, our goal was to…
January 6, 2015
Lost Generation Part 9 : Divorce and Child Custody
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer In case of Separation or Divorce in a traditional family and the couples cannot decide on the child custody(decision making ability) in Canada, court will decide for…
January 5, 2015
Dentistry has a far larger ‘boys’ club’ problem: A CAFE member responds
A letter to the editor submitted by CAFE member and volunteer CP McCauley in response to this article in the Globe and Mail: re: Dentistry has a far larger ‘boys’ club’ problem The Dal 13, as adult…
January 5, 2015
From Advocacy to Action: On Launching the New Canadian Centre for Men and Families
From Advocacy to Action: On Launching the New Canadian Centre for Men and Families Submission by Denise Fong to the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness by Denise Fong, Outreach Director, Canadian…
December 30, 2014
Lost Generation Part 8: Paternity Fraud and Child Support
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer Typically in paternity fraud cases, the alleged father has been paying child support for numerous years and he later discovers that he is not the biological father of…
December 24, 2014
Our Board Member Paulette MacDonald Publishes in Durham News Calling for Support to Non-Custodial Parents
Christmas a sad time for non-custodial parents Oshawa This Week To the editor: It’s that time of year. Christmas, for most people, is a time for family and friends, filled with joy and…
December 23, 2014
Lost Generation Part 7: Paternity Fraud
By Kiran Thomas, CAFE Volunteer Paternity fraud occurs where the biological mother knows (or has good reason to believe) that the "father" is not really the biological father, yet she chooses to…
December 18, 2014
CAFE Vancouver hosts special meeting following inaugural public event
We're really pleased that CAFE Vancouver has begun to catalyze a growing group of men and women concerned with the health and well-being of boys, men and fathers in Vancouver. Following their…
December 16, 2014
Lost Generation Part 6: Fathers and Their Fragile Positions
By Kiran Thomas Are Fathers Necessary? Two years ago, columnist Maureen Dowd of the New York Times drew fire from a variety of people, men and women alike, with her controversial book asking Are Men…
December 4, 2014
Our Door is Open. How Far We Go To Support Boys & Men Depends on You
Our Door is Open. How Far We Go To Support Boys & Men Depends on You You did it! Thanks to your support the Canadian Centre for Men and Families opened to the public this month to tremendous…
November 27, 2014
An exploration of the chivalry hypothesis: McGill researchers explore media misportrayals of men
We were very excited to be contacted by Professor Rob Whitley, member of the faculty of Psychiatry at McGill University. We had referenced his research regarding media misportrayals of men with…
November 26, 2014
Heard any horror stories from family court? CAFE Advisory Fellow William Spotton on TVO Tonight
Heard any horror stories from family court? The Family Law System can hurt fathers, but it also hurts children and mothers as well. Canadian Association for Equality Advisory Fellow William Spotton…
November 25, 2014
Lost Generation Part 5: Statistics on father-deprived children
By Kiran Thomas Father-deprived children are: 72% of all teenage murderers. 60% of rapists. 70% of kids incarcerated. Twice as likely to quit school. 11 times more likely to be violent. 3 of 4 teen…
November 25, 2014
“Men’s Rights Group are a Waste of Time.” And certainly not worth the time to understand before mocking.
by Max von Holtzendorff Recently CAFE opened the first Canadian Centre for Men and Families. There have a been a number of articles discussing the opening of the centre in the mainstream media.…
November 18, 2014
Lost Generation Part 4: Father as a role model in a boy’s life
Fathers are understood as having a unique and essential role to play in a child's development, and boys benefit from a positive male role model as their own sense of identity is developing and they…
November 12, 2014
Announcing the Launch of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families (CCMF)
Announcing the Launch of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families (CCMF) Read the Media Advisory: Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Opens Mon, Nov 17th Despite Earlier Opposition Canadian Centre for…
November 12, 2014
CAFE Comes to Vancouver! Inaugural Event Nov 14, 2014 at UBC
The inaugural event for CAFE's Vancouver Branch is Friday, Nov 14! Men as Victims of Domestic Violence Inconvenient truths vs. the Gender Paradigm Evidence contradicts our basic assumption that…
November 11, 2014
Lost Generation Part 3: Father as a role model in a girl’s life
Traditionally mothers are considered and in fact do have a big influence on daughters and how they evolve as part of society. However it’s interesting to know fathers have an equally great impact on…
November 10, 2014
A letter to MPs about Corporal Cirillo and Remembrance Day
From Glenn Cheriton, FatherCraft Canada Dear Member of Parliament, As I am sure you are aware, a Canadian soldier was shot and killed while guarding the National War Memorial in Ottawa, October 22,…
November 10, 2014
New Tea with CAFE Podcast Posted: Cat Calls, Ghomeshi, MGTOW, & the Need 4 Approval
In this episode of Sunday Tea with CAFE, Geoff and Sammy probe the curious phenomenon of Cat Calling, comment on the developing Jian Ghomeshi scandal, and enter into a cursory discussion regarding…
November 4, 2014
Lost Generation Part 2: Importance of male models in a child’s life
Although 70% of male and female criminals had fatherless childhoods, a child without a father is not doomed to a life of crime and mental disorders. But there is a need for single moms to actively…
November 4, 2014
The Facts About Suicide and Men in Canada: An Infographic
Check out the Canadian Association for Equality infographic. View the png file below or download the pdf: The Facts on Suicide and Men in Canada CAFE Infographic
November 4, 2014
CAFE Director Justin Trottier appears on John Oakley Show discussing Jian Ghomeshi and rape culture
This morning at 9:10am CAFE Director Justin Trottier joined host John Oakley on AM640 to discuss the larger implications of the controversy swirling around Jian Ghomeshi. In particular, he offered…
October 25, 2014
Celebrate Halloween at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families
Celebrate Halloween at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families The Canadian Association for Equality invites you to join us for Halloween this Friday, October 31st. We'll be hosting a spooky family…
October 23, 2014
Ontario may be sued for violence in London Detection Centre
To Masai/Fred, the gentleman at Union who promotes prison libraries September, 2011 A coroner’s jury ruled that Randy Drysdale died as a result of homicide by at least two inmates at Elgin-Middlesex…
October 21, 2014
Lost Generation: A series on Parental Alienation in Canada – Part 1: Masculinity
As per Wikipedia, Masculinity is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with boys and men. Masculinity is socially constructed, but made up of both socially-defined and…
October 21, 2014
Lost Generation: A Series on Parental Alienation In Canada
“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. .We are formed by little scraps of wisdom." - Umberto Eco, Foucault's…
October 10, 2014
Media Alert: Our amazing guest speaker Lynne MacDonell talks sexual exploitation of men on Sun TV at 3:50PM ET
Hi everyone, We had the pleasure of an amazing and insightful talk from therapist and men's support group pioneer Lynne MacDonell last night at the University of Toronto. Despite attempts to impede…
October 7, 2014
Media Advisory: U of T Event Thursday on Sexual Exploitation of Boys Requires Police Presence
MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U of T Event Thursday on Sexual Exploitation of Boys Requires Police Presence Men’s Issues Events Return to Universities, Often the Scene of Protest TORONTO, ON…
October 2, 2014
Pride Toronto’s Double Standard: Queers Against Israeli Apartheid, OK; Canadian Association for Equality, Not So Much
In a recent debate hosted by the Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies, Toronto mayoral candidate John Tory gave Toronto citizens a vivid glimpse of what to expect (if he were to be elected…
October 1, 2014
NEW VENUE! Next Public Event: Violence and Sexual Abuse Against Men, featuring Lynne MacDonell: Oct 9, 7PM, U of T
Read the Media Advisory: U of T Event Thursday on Sexual Exploitation of Boys Requires Police Presence 1 in 6 men have been sexually assaulted. A public talk on the silent epidemic of... Violence and…
September 30, 2014
CAFE is looking for a data/computer projector & literature display racks
We're looking for the following two items for the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. They need not be exactly identical but as similar as possible. If you have access to either or you know where…
September 29, 2014
MP Peter Kent’s gender whitewash: “More than 45,000 Canadian men and women gave their lives” in WWII
MP Peter Kent pays tribute to our Second World War Veterans in his media release below and here, which is absolutely praiseworthy. But then notice the line "more than 45,000 Canadian men and women…
September 12, 2014
CAFE announces The Honourable Roger Gallaway appointed to Advisory Committee
The Canadian Association for Equality is absolutely delighted to announce The Honourable Roger Gallaway has accepted an appointment to our Advisory Committee. Roger has agreed to make a few remarks…
September 9, 2014
Violence Against Aboriginal Boys and Men Will be Featured in TVO Coverage Tonight Following Joint Efforts by CAFE & Partners
Violence Against Aboriginal Boys and Men Will be Featured in TVO Coverage Tonight Following Joint Efforts by CAFE and Partners A couple of weeks ago CAFE released a media advisory: National Charity…
September 3, 2014
Canadian Centre for Men and Families Opens Its Doors: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #5
Canadian Centre for Men and Families Opens Its Doors Although our official launch event is still several weeks away, the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, Toronto's first "Men's Centre," is now…
August 14, 2014
Canadian Centre for Men and Families is Opening Soon
The Canadian Association for Equality has succeeded in its Campaign to Establish the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, Toronto's first "Men's Centre." The Centre will be open to the public as…
Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,National,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
August 14, 2014
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families: A Busy Few Weeks
Thanks for following our progress as we build the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, Toronto's first "Men's Centre." Please take a moment to read the status reports we've posted to date. Access…
August 13, 2014
Success of our Event “Men’s Issues Go Global” Goes National After Protesters Fail to Silence Us
Last week CAFE sponsored a University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society talk: Men’s Issues Awareness Around The World: From Russia to Canada, A Global Comparison Click here for a report on…
August 8, 2014
Clean Up, Set Up, Build Up: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #4
Eleanor and Michael get to work cataloguing and sorting our new library and working through a ton of admin tasks Jack, Roni…
August 5, 2014
Men’s Issues Went Global Tonight at the University of Toronto w/ Another Successful Event!
Thanks everyone who attended tonight's University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society (UTMIA) event, "Men’s Issues Go Global," featuring Igor Serebryany, for your interest, your excellent…
August 5, 2014
Moving Day(s): Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #3
After we put out the call for contributions, the response was overwhelming. Over a series of "moving days," occurring during the first 10 days after we signed our lease, we accumulated a high number…
July 30, 2014
Guest Post: Review of Film “Boyhood” by Paul Coulombe
Boyhood: Film Review A guest post by CAFE member Paul Coulombe I truly wanted to love Linklater’s exceptionally reviewed Boyhood but l left the theatre loving certain cinematic elements, scratching…
July 25, 2014
We Need Your Help: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #2
CAFE Moves Into Our First Home... And We Need All Your help! The Canadian Association for Equality has some very exciting news to share. Thanks to all your support and a good deal of hard work and…
July 23, 2014
Access Granted: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #1
The Canadian Association for Equality will be providing a series of ongoing updates as we document the process of establishing the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, Toronto's first "Men's……
July 20, 2014
Public Talk: Men’s Issues Awareness Around The World: From Russia to Canada, A Global Comparison
CAFE is pleased to promote a unique and exciting talk hosted by the U of T Men's Issues Awareness Society Men's Issues Awareness: A Global Comparison Join us for a public talk featuring Igor…
June 30, 2014
CAFE’s Full Response to Pride, Charity Application, Equality Day, etc
The Canadian Association for Equality is extremely hurt and disappointed to announce that Pride Toronto has revoked our permit to walk in the Pride Parade this Sunday. Here's all we were told: It has…
June 10, 2014
The Men’s Project (June 19, 2014): Join us for a Public talk with Rick Goodwin at this exciting time
CAFE is pleased to promote a U of T Men's Issues Awareness Society upcoming event: 1in6 men have been sexually assaulted. Join us for a public talk on The Men's Project Download the Rick Goodwin…
June 9, 2014
Equality Day 2014: CAFE’s Remarks, Highlights, Video and Photos
To skip to photos and video from Equality Day click here Read the Equality Day Media Advisory It's been a week since we hosted what turned out to be an engaging and productive first annual Equality…
June 8, 2014
Equality Day 2014: CAFE’s Remarks, Highlights, Video and Photos
To skip to photos and video from Equality Day click here Read the Equality Day Media Advisory It's been a week since we hosted what turned out to be an engaging and productive first annual Equality…
June 8, 2014
On Domestic Violence No One Wants to Hear the Truth, by Barbara Kay
Barbara Kay in the National Post On Domestic Violence No One Wants to Hear the Truth
June 6, 2014
Sharp Magazine feature piece on CAFE: The War on Men
Sharp Magazine feature piece The War on Men, featuring interviews with CAFE Board members Adam McPhee and Dan Perrins Alex Nino Gheciu illustrations by Ryan Inzana Portraits by Josh Fee
June 2, 2014
A Conversation With Men Is Needed
Ms. Magazine published an article by Donna Decker on how we should not be surprised that a white (in truth, half white) male went on a killing spree in Santa Barbara. Ms. Decker feels that this…
May 30, 2014
CAFE Presents the First Annual Equality Day/E-Day June 1, Yonge-Dundas
Media AdvisoryCAFE Presents the First Annual Equality Day/E-Day June 1, Yonge-DundasMay 30, 2014 CONTACT Denise Fong Outreach Director Canadian Association for Equality info@equalitycanada.com…
May 29, 2014
CAFE Presents the first annual Equality Day (E-Day) June 1 at Yonge-Dundas
The Canadian Association for Equality proudly presents the first annual Equality Day/E-Day Sunday June 1st 2014, Noon - 7 pm South West Corner, Yonge-Dundas E-Day is the first annual festival…
May 22, 2014
CAFE All Over the News: Listen to CBC Radio tomorrow
Media Monitoring & Update CAFE has been receiving tremendous mainstream media attention over the last several days. Here are the highlights from this week. May 20, 2014: CityTV - News Video |…
May 15, 2014
CAFE Advisor Dr. Paul Nathanson responds to recent CAFE Coverage on TVO’s The Agenda
By chance, I saw The Agenda on 13 May: Freedom of Speech: At What Cost? The show was fascinating but also depressing, because it illustrated the main problem in any discussion of men and women (or…
May 13, 2014
Tonight on TVO: Free Speech at what cost? Featuring CAFE coverage
The Agenda on TV Ontario will feature a panel tonight (Tuesday) with heavy coverage of CAFE's recent events and featuring our Advisor Professor Janice Fiamengo. It airs at 8pm and 11pm and will then…
April 28, 2014
Brian Bedard: Why are politicians so uninterested in fixing a broken system?
How does change happen in a democratic society? Polling has shown that equal shared parenting is supported by 78% of the people who make up our democracy. Why then is there so little support for Bill…
April 1, 2014
CAFE Announces New Board of Directors
The Canadian Association for Equality is pleased to announce the outcome of our election for Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on Friday, March 21. We had an amazing show of interest,…
March 27, 2014
Public Statement on Report of Student Assault at Queen’s University
CAFE Public Statement - March 27, 2014 The Canadian Association for Equality is an educational organization aimed at fostering productive dialogue on critical social questions.We are extremely…
March 17, 2014
CAFE Welcomes New Advisor: Masculinities Researcher, Social Scientist Dr. Silvia Medrano
Dr. Silvia Medrano is writing her third book about Masculinities, focused on schoolboys from the Darftord Grammar School in England. Research and writing about it are her passion, and she never…
March 5, 2014
Well known female Globe and Mail columnist criticizes “rape culture” double standard
In a new provocative column in the Globe and Mail, Can she consent to sex after drinking, Margaret Wente essentially echoes the same comments made by Dr. Warren Farrell for which he is accused of…
March 2, 2014
Canadian Association for Equality Annual General Meeting: Friday, March 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM at University of Toronto
The Canadian Association for Equality has had an extremely active and successful year! The time now comes to meet to reflect on our status and discuss our future plans. You are cordially invited to…
February 25, 2014
Criminalization of children – Harry Kopyto to address the public in Newmarket Sat, March 1, 6pm
This Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 6pm, Harry Kopyto will deliver a lecture in Newmarket to an audience of concerned parents and children. The Canadian Maltese Charitable Service Trust is hosting a…
February 19, 2014
Full footage: Karen Straughan at Ryerson: Are Men Obsolete?
Footage from Karen Straughan: Are Men Obsolete? Feminism, Free Speech and the Censorship of Men's Issues, our recent event at Ryerson University, is now up on our YouTube channel, EqualityCanadaTV…
February 14, 2014
Welcome to new CAFE Advisor Rod Keays
Rod Keays is the President of the Well Site Retreat Centre for men and boys in Victoria BC, and the author of “The Naturally Good Man and the Ten Thousand Blades of Life”. His book is a history of…
February 4, 2014
Karen Straughan Event Donation Matching!
Hi everyone, We're really excited to announce that Aella (@Aella_Girl) has stepped up and offered to match donations - up to $600 - toward the security fee we are required to pay to Ryerson…
February 3, 2014
CAFE Statement on Efforts to Censor Men’s Issues On Campus
Breaking: Donor has stepped up to match contributions up to $600 toward the security fee Friends, On Friday, January 31, CAFE was called to a meeting with representatives from the Ryerson University…
January 30, 2014
Interview with Karen Straughan up on Tea with CAFE Podcast
Following up on our recent high profile event with Karen Straughan at Ryerson University, CAFE is looking for students, grads, faculty, staff and any member of the Ryerson community to join our new…
January 28, 2014
Men as Victims of Rape and intimate Partner Violence
The following is a reworked article I originally wrote for a university course I took on "The Philosophy of Love and Sex". I had to argue for or against one of the articles from our textbook. I…
January 24, 2014
Warren Farrell on AM640 Tues, Jan 28
CAFE Advisor Dr. Warren Farrell will appear on the Lawrence Ben-Eliezer Show on AM640 Toronto radio on Tuesday, January 28 at 8:10-8:40pm EST discussing his book The Myth of Male Power, pay and…
January 22, 2014
CAFE welcomes new advisor: Douglas Gosse, Full Professor of Social Justice & Culture Studies, Nipissing University
The Canadian Association for Equality is excited to welcome Douglas Gosse as our newest Advisor. Professor Gosse is a Full Professor of Social Justice & Cultural Studies at Nipissing University.…
January 21, 2014
Alert: CAFE Advisor Janice Fiamengo talks women’s studies and murder defenses for women: AM640 at 8PM
Just a quick alert that Professor Janice Fiamengo, a CAFE Advisor and one of our 2013 lecturers, will be on the Lawrence Ben-Eliezer Show on AM640 today (Tuesday, Jan 21) at 8:00 PM discussing her…
January 15, 2014
Introducing new CAFE Commissions
The Canadian Association for Equality has created a new governance structure called "Commissions." We have long ago established various "Committees" focused on different areas of operations and…
January 7, 2014
Western University Bigotry and Anonymous Reporting Tools Against Men
The author of the following piece is Carole Lynn. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Canadian Association for Equality It is time to bring some light upon the outrageous and…
January 7, 2014
CAFE Advisor Ruben Avila on Sun TV: “Are Men Obsolete?”
First there was the Debate (the Munk Debate, that is). Then there was the Time Magazine article (Hanna Rosin's "Men Are Obsolete: Five reasons we are definitely witnessing the end of men") and now…
December 30, 2013
CAFE 2013 Retrospective and a Special New Years Resolution Announcement!
Hi friends, We've certainly had an amazing year in 2013! It's hard to believe that barely 12 months have passed since the Canadian Association for Equality was thrust into the national spotlight…
December 27, 2013
How Our Children Are Betrayed From One Generation To The Next
By Andy Thomas In a rather succinct book, Erin Pizzey gave the world a simple message that should have changed our society for the better. I will never forget the breathtaking sense of clarity I felt…
December 13, 2013
HR Report on the nonprofit sector argues for more focus on women
I thought this might get some debate going: A Report on Human Resources Issues in the Nonproft Sector argues the sector's disproportionately high rate of female employment means women's values must…
December 9, 2013
UK’s Daily Mail explosive new article: More married men suffer abuse from their spouse than married women
A very interesting article in the Daily Mail out of the UK touches on an issue we hear about via emails to CAFE regularly: Why are so many MEN becoming victims of domestic violence? It's one of…
November 26, 2013
CAFE Interviews Karen Straughan aka GirlWritesWhat
An interview by Canadian Association for Equality's Adam McPhee with Karen Straughan, best known from her blog and YouTube channel GirlWritesWhat.
November 18, 2013
Canadian Centre for Men and Families Reaches Fundraising Goal!
Read About and Support the Campaign to Establish the Canadian Centre for Men and Families Join the Canadian Association for Equality Tonight tune in to TV Ontario to watch our Spokesperson Adam…
November 18, 2013
“Just the Beginning”: Join CAFE’s Auction and Entertainment Extravaganza to Close the Men’s Centre Campaign, December 1
The Campaign to Establish the Canadian Centre for Men and Families has been a remarkable success, and has galvanized a community that cares deeply about boys, men and families. While the challenges…
November 18, 2013
Canadian Centre for Men and Families Reaches Fundraising Goal!
Read About and Support the Campaign to Establish the Canadian Centre for Men and Families Join the Canadian Association for Equality Tonight tune in to TV Ontario to watch our Spokesperson Adam…
Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
November 15, 2013
CAFE’s Adam McPhee on TVO’s The Agenda talking Men’s Issues, Monday 8PM & 11 PM
We are delighted to announce that the Canadian Association for Equality will be represented by Spokesperson Adam McPhee on The Agenda on TV Ontario, hosted by Steve Paiken. The topic: Men's Issues.…
November 1, 2013
Media Advisory: Canadian “Men’s Centre” Soon a Reality as Fundraising Nears Goal
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian “Men’s Centre” Soon a Reality as Fundraising Nears Goal Indiegogo Crowdfunding Initiative Launched as Campaign Announces Dec 1 End TORONTO, ONTARIO --…
Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
October 18, 2013
Full event video posted: Dr. Miles Groth, Why We Need Campus Men’s Centres in a Time of Crises
Support the Campaign to Establish the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. Visit http://igg.me/at/CanadianCMF Read about the high police fee the University of Toronto Men's Issues Awarenss Society…
October 10, 2013
Focus Group For Men With Eating Disorders and Body-Image Issues
Sheena's Place, a centre in Toronto for individuals, families, and friends affected by eating disorders, is looking to explore men's experiences with eating disorders as well as difficulties with…
September 25, 2013
“Minding the Campus” editorial features CAFE controversy
Warren Farrell publishes an editorial in Minding the Campus featuring CAFE and its upcoming event! Angry feminism is still in vogue at the U of T, where the student union regards men's rights…
September 24, 2013
Media Advisory: Support Rallies To “Men’s Centre” Lecture After University Mandates Students Pay High Security Fee
CAFE is delighted to disseminate the following public statement: MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Support Rallies To “Men’s Centre” Lecture After University Mandates Students Pay High Security…
September 20, 2013
Major update: U of T charging us high security fee; Miles Groth event requires your financial support now!
Breaking: Girl Writes What, Karen Straughan, calls on everyone to financially support CAFE at this critical time: The University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society has been extremely…
September 16, 2013
York film student documentary on child custody: Call for Participants
The Canadian Association for Equality is pleased to pass along the following message: I am a Film Production student at York University. In the next few months, my assignment is to make a documentary…
August 29, 2013
Response to the Toronto Star Article
I was interviewed recently by the Toronto Star for an article on CAFE's attempts to start up the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. It can be viewed in it's entirety at The Toronto Star. Adam…
August 19, 2013
Media Advisory: Fundraising for Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Nears Halfway Point, Membership Matching Campaign Announced
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fundraising for Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Nears Halfway Point Canadian Association for Equality Secures $20K, Announces Additional $10K Matching Drive…
Uncategorized,Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
August 16, 2013
Canadian Centre for Men and Families in the news! Get More Information
The Campaign to Establish the Canadian Centre for Men and Families has reached $20,000, out of a goal of $50,000. In addition, we have just received a pledge of $10,000 to match any membership funds…
August 15, 2013
LGBT Homelessness – LGBT Are Not All The Same
The Toronto Star printed an article recently which highlighted the incidence of abuse suffered by LGBT youth in Toronto's 11 shelters. "In 2009, 73.2% of shelter users age 16 and over were…
August 12, 2013
The Campaign to Establish the Canadian Centre for Men and Families
The Canadian Association for Equality is very excited to announce the launch of our most ambitious project to date: The Campaign to Launch the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, an unprecedented…
Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,National,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
July 22, 2013
Media Advisory Campaign to Establish Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Receives Leading Donation
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Campaign to Establish Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Receives Leading Donation Canadian Association for Equality Announces “Founder’s Club” for $5,000 Level…
Uncategorized,Men's Health,Fatherhood,Male Youth,News,Domestic Abuse,False Allegations,Suicide
July 9, 2013
CAFE joins the 2013 Toronto Gay Pride Parade
by Michael Cavanaugh The Canadian Association for Equality participated in the Toronto Gay Pride Parade for the first time on June 30, 2013. Iain Dwyer and I brought our banner to the staging area…
June 14, 2013
Beyond Beyond Wise Words: Status of Fathers in Canadian Family Courts
Canadian Association for Equality response to Meaningful Change for Family Justice: Beyond Wise Words, report of the Family Justice Working Group of the Action Committee on Access to Justice in…
May 30, 2013
Landmark Domestic Violence Study Concludes Male Victims Shortchanged
A new publication from Springer Publishing Company called Partner Abuse: "The most comprehensive review of the scholarly domestic violence research literature ever conducted concludes, among other…
May 21, 2013
Dr. Jim Brown’s Tour “Odyssey for Equality in our Schools” is underway!
After a forty year career in education, during which he has held virtually every position possible in the profession, Dr. James S. Brown is currently undertaking a new project aimed at raising public…
May 16, 2013
Join or Sponsor the CAFE Team Participating in the Fathers Day Prostate Cancer Walk/Run
The Canadian Association for Equality will be participating as a team in the upcoming June 16 Fathers Day Prostate Cancer Walk/Run to benefit Prostate Cancer Canada Prostate cancer is the most…
May 8, 2013
Sunday Tea with CAFE Episode 5 Posted: Earl Silverman, Good Men Project, Janice Fiamengo
We've posted the next episode in our regular biweekly series: "Sunday Tea With CAFE". On Episode 5, Rustem and Iain discuss the tragic death of men's shelter champion Earl Silverman, as well as…
May 7, 2013
Men’s Issues on Campus: CAFE Participates in Debate at Good Men Project
The Good Men Project kindly invited our spokesperson Iain Dwyer to defend the significance of men's issues programs at university campuses: Two men from opposing sides in the debate about a men’s…
April 29, 2013
CAFE Publishes Official Student Union Rejection Letter to U of T Men’s Issues Awareness Society
On December 20, 2012, after a four month wait during which dozens of emails and phone calls went unreturned and unanswered, the University of Toronto Students Unions (UTSU) finally sent a single…
April 26, 2013
Addressing Canada’s Gender Gap
Recently the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released a report called “Closing Canada’s Gender Gap”. The author, Kate McInturff raises some interesting points about the political and…
April 24, 2013
Tea with CAFE: Launch of new official show of the Canadian Association for Equality
All episodes are available on this website here Visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel EqualityCanadaTV
April 21, 2013
Gender Equality: The Most Important Struggle on the Planet
On April 17th, I attended a talk at Ryerson University by Canada’s own Stephen Lewis. The talk was advertised under the same title as this article, “Gender Equality: The Most Important Struggle on…
April 19, 2013
Retrospective on “From Misogyny & Misandry to Intersexual Dialogue
Two weeks ago the University of Toronto Men’s Issues Awareness club, in partnership with CAFE, hosted a conversation between Drs. Paul Nathanson and Katherine Young. The event itself went very well.…
April 19, 2013
Mother speaks out against the perversion of basic justice that may come when men are accused by women of unsubstantiated crimes
An article from the Wall Street Journal addressing how the very core and foundational principles of justice in our democracies are turned entirely upside down in those instances when political…
April 10, 2013
Send your stories related to the Federal Child Support Guidelines (FCSG)
From Lucien Khodeir, columnist for Troy Media I have written so far ten columns on the Federal Child Support Guidelines (FCSG): http://www.troymedia.com/tag/lucien-khodeir/ My editor wants me to…
April 6, 2013
Video Posted: Dialogue Confronting Sexism Proceeds While Protestors Scream to Shut Down Event
The University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society and the Canadian Association for Equality hosted "From Misogyny and Misandry to Intersexual Dialogue" at the University of Toronto and April…
April 2, 2013
The New Hegemony: CAFE Responds Against Student Union Oppression, Harassment, and Policy Breaking
The Canadian Association for Equality issues support to the University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society and allied campus groups, in response to attempts to organize against "men's issues"…
March 21, 2013
Ryerson Student Union and the Boogey-Men
By Adam McPhee, CAFE Board member and Advisor Recently the Ryerson Student Union (RSU)passed an amendment to their policy on women’s issues. This amendment was not in regards to protecting…
March 21, 2013
Next Public Event: From Misogyny & Misandry to Intersexual Dialogue
From Misogyny & Misandry to Intersexual Dialogue A conversation exploring the effects on both men and women of our current approach to gender and how we might foster a genuinely intersexual - and…
March 2, 2013
CAFE in the Press: Violence Against Young Men + Janice Fiamengo
Some recent appearances by CAFE in the press: One of our spokespeople Malcolm Johnston, appears on CHCH news Square Off discussing our recent media advisory Recent GTA Murders Call for Taskforce on…
February 22, 2013
Recent GTA Murders Call for Taskforce on Violence Against Young Males
MEDIA ADVISORY - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Recent GTA Murders Call for Taskforce on Violence Against Young Males TORONTO, ONTARIO - (Feb 22, 2013) - With an ambush of four teenage males in Whitby just…
February 20, 2013
Hypocrisy on Campus: Hate Speech, Safe Space and the Vilification of Dissent
In light of recent developments to shut down legitimate and much needed debate of men's issues at a variety of campuses, CAFE is posting a retrospective commentary on the hypocritical tactics…
February 16, 2013
Open letter to Marianne Mazzorato, Chief Assessment Officer Education Quality and Accountability Office
This letter was mailed to Marianne Mazzorato, Chief Assessment Officer at the Education Quality and Accountability Office by one of our advisors, Dr. James Brown. Dr. James Brown is a Canadian…
February 15, 2013
Press Conference Responds to Critics, Explains our Mandate and Vision
The Canadian Association for Equality hosted a press conference on January 31, 2013 to respond to our supporters and critics, explain our mandate and goals, provide announcements of upcoming…
February 11, 2013
Why female dominated professions show the complexity of gender in the workforce
A fascinating article in today's Toronto Star Men stand out as daycare workers about men in professions dominated by women. Well, perhaps not dominated, if you use the language as reported in the…
February 3, 2013
New CAFE Ottawa Branch Meetup Group Launched
Due to popular demand, the Canadian Association for Equality will be starting to setup community branches in cities across Canada. As a first step, we have launched an Ottawa Men's Issues Meetup…
February 2, 2013
CAFE Annual General Meeting Thursday, Feb 7, 7pm, University of Toronto
The Canadian Association for Equality has had a tremendous first year, from launching a regular lecture series culminating in our high profile Warren Farrell event to establishing our presence on…
January 23, 2013
Dr. James Brown, Educator, joins CAFE Advisory Committee
The Canadian Association for Equality is pleased to welcome Dr. James Brown to our Advisory Committee. James Brown, M.A., M.ed, Ed.D., is a parent, an educator, a researcher and a writer. He has five…
January 5, 2013
Professor Janice Fiamengo, English Professor, becomes new CAFE Advisor
Professor Janice Fiamengo, author, editor, and Professor of English at the University of Ottawa, joins the Canadian Association for Equality Advisory Committee! We'll soon post about her upcoming…
December 19, 2012
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Since 2003, December 17th has been recognized as the international day to end violence against sex workers. On this day, it should also be acknowledged that the impulse of many is to immediately…
December 17, 2012
U of T response and a meeting with the Vice-Provost office
A representative of the Men's Issues Awareness Society and I had a meeting with the Office of the Vice Provost at the University of Toronto to discuss the events of November 16th. Part of what their…
December 8, 2012
CAFE responds to online activity
On November 16th 2012 the Canadian Association for Equality (CAFE) hosted a lecture with Dr. Warren Farrell about the boy’s crisis. Although the talk itself went well, it was delayed by an hour…
November 22, 2012
Media Coverage & Response to Dr. Warren Farrell Event, the Protest & the Aftermath
The Canadian Association for Equality hosted a press conference on January 31, 2013 to respond to its supporters and critics, explain its mandate and goals, provide announcements of upcoming…
November 20, 2012
CAFE responds to rabble.ca attack: “Lies our fathers told us”
The Canadian Association for Equality received no response from rabble.ca to our submission of an editorial in response to their article directly attacking CAFE: Lies our fathers told us: The men's…
October 21, 2012
Dr. Warren Farrell on “Boys to Men: Transforming the Boys Crisis into our Sons’ Opportunities”
Boys to Men: Transforming the Boys Crisis into our Sons' Opportunities Please read our Official Response to the Event, the Protest and the Path Ahead The Canadian Association for Equality is excited…
October 20, 2012
Breastfeeding group: no trans “dad” as leaders
Please note: The blog posts are not endorsed by the Canadian Association for Equality and do not represent official positions or policies of the organization. By Roni, University of Guelph The Story…
September 28, 2012
CAFE Advisor to Speak at “Modern Feminism” Event
Canadian Association for Equality Advisor Heidi Nabert will represent CAFE at Women Out Loud's "Modern Feminism" event Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/346995845392779/ Tuesday,…
September 19, 2012
Men, Masculinity and Gender: York University Men’s Issues Awareness Society Discussion event
Thursday, October 2 at York University. Men, Masculinity, and Gender Oct 2
September 15, 2012
CAFE Announces new Advisor: Jackie Orsetto, Dept of Sociology, Trent University
We forgot to announce this when it happened. Jackie Orsetto is Course Instructor and Research Co-ordinator, Department of Sociology, Trent University. Her research falls under the vast realm of…
September 6, 2012
Men’s Centre Campaign Launch Video Released!
The Canadian Association for Equality invites you to support the men's centre campaign. In support of the Simon Fraser University Men's Centre recently approved at that Vancouver campus, help us…
September 5, 2012
THE INVISIBILITY OF MALE ISSUES: MEN VS. THE MEDIA, POLITICIANS, POP CULTURE, with Fred Litwin
THE INVISIBILITY OF MALE ISSUES: MEN VS. THE MEDIA, POLITICIANS, POP CULTURE The Canadian Association for Equality and the University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society presentThe…
September 3, 2012
Men’s Issues Awareness Society on Campus Newsletter released
Students from McMaster University, York and the University of Waterloo have put together the first campus newsletter, featuring articles: "The Need for a Movement Centered on Men's Issues",…
September 2, 2012
Spokesperson Brad Corbett in MacLeans Magazine on BC “Women’s Only” Events
Christy Clark’s sex appeal problem: Lacking support from female voters, the B.C. premier hosts a women-only breakfast The Canadian Association for Equality—a national “men’s issues” group—is…
August 14, 2012
BC Premiere Christy Clark Decides: No Men Allowed
Though British Columbia Liberal Premiere Christy Clark has called the NDP “gender equity” quota system that forces certain ridings to nominate only female candidates sexist to men and patronizing to…
July 30, 2012
Upcoming & Recent CAFE Media on Call for Family Law Reform
Listen to Canadian Association for Equality Spokesperson Bradley Corbett discuss our recent media advisory: Violence in Fatherless Communities Calls for Family Law Reform: National Men’s…
July 30, 2012
Family Law and Equal Shared Parenting: the Canadian Situation
Our recent media advisory has generated a lot of conversation about the family law situation in Canada. Here is some pertinent information provided by the Canadian Association for Equality Research…
July 25, 2012
Burden of hero expectations
A recent facebook update passed along. One of the reasons more men die in incidences of violence is because of the burden of manliness which demands self-sacrifice and suggests the value of a man's…
May 29, 2012
First Annual Conference for Men’s Issues Associations on Campus
On June 2, 2012, the Canadian Association for Equality hosted leaders from a campus groups at the University of Toronto to network, brainstorm and plan future event. As we plan for campus outreach in…
April 30, 2012
Male Original Sin, A Presentation by Anthropologist Lionel Tiger
The Canadian Association for Equality and the University of Toronto Men's Issues Awareness Society proudly present: MALE ORIGINAL SIN: How did men get to be so defective? The sensible, fair, and…
April 17, 2012
$30K Simon Fraser University Men’s Centre!
$30K to be invested by student union in Simon Fraser University Men's Centre, a first in Canada! Click here for story in the SFU Peak
April 6, 2012
Join CAFE at the Harry Spring Run off for Prostate Cancer April 7
This is a last reminder that the Canadian Association for Equality will be participating in the Prostate Cancer awareness and fundraising event the "Harry's Spring Run-Off" in High Park (Toronto)…
April 2, 2012
Hate Rallies Target Men at Mississippi State University
Message received by CAFE: "I recently received some information about your organization and am interested in starting a men's advocacy group at my college, Mississippi State University. I have made 3…
February 22, 2012
Humber College Paper Covers Robert Kenedy and Barbara Kay events
The DailyPlanet.com, the Humber College newspaper, featured a piece based on interviews with our recent speaker Professor of Sociology at York university and Canadian Association for Equality Advisor…
February 3, 2012
Two Upcoming events – #1 Should Men Be Studied Through the Lens of Feminism?: Introducing The New Male Studies
Date: Friday, February 17, 7pm Location: Galbraith Building (GB), Room 119 - 35 St. George Street, University of Toronto The absence of male studies programs in Canada is both a result of and clear…
October 13, 2011
University Men’s Collectives
The Canadian Association for Equality, as part of its Men's Issues Awareness (MIA) Campaign is looking to build on the momentum created by new Men's groups at Brandon University (in Manitoba), the…
August 15, 2011
New Video: Slander and Sexism Against Fathers Rights Activists
Dr. Ferrel Christensen is a member of Equitable Child Maintenance and Access Society (http://ecmas.org/) and author of the book Pornography: The Other Side, who filed a a defamation lawsuit against…
June 25, 2010
Airline policy forces single male passengers to move away from children traveling alone!
Wow, has it really gotten this bad? BA compensates man 'humiliated' over child seat policy: A has compensated a passenger who was "humiliated' over its policy of not allowing single male flyers…
May 10, 2010
Life Expectancy Gender Differences & Their Significance
A quick note. This article is a pretty vile form of anti-male sexism. Take one example. The fact that women live longer than men is used as support that women are stronger, better and superior than…
January 8, 2010
End of a double standard: Nevada’s first legalized male brothel
"End of a double standard: Nevada's first legalized male brothel." This is interesting and generally positive, but why the following sexism that insists men don't want to feel special. But because…
July 3, 2009
Woman Gets Off On Probation for Aggravated Assault Leading to Mysterious Murder of Man. So What’s New?
Once again a violent female guilty of "assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm" gets away without serving a day in prison. This wasn't the first time she assaulted…
June 16, 2009
A female men’s advocate: “I cannot in good conscience refer to myself as ‘the victim'”
A really terrific and rare editorial in the Alliston Herald called "Who's Fighting for Men's Rights" by divorcee turned father's and men's right activist Paulette MacDonald. No, I didn't get that…
June 6, 2009
Circumcision is a barbaric human right violation: Debate – Carried over from facebook
Justin Trottier Circumcision is a barbaric human right violation. Global TV: "16X9 exposes a new side to circumcision this Sunday--www.global16X9.com" Darren at 7:00pm June 5 Perhaps, but it does…
April 17, 2009
Successful prostate cancer vaccine brings out men’s groups
This is excellent news for men: Company says prostate cancer vaccine shows promise To summarize the findings those treated with the vaccine lived an average of 4 1/2 months longer than those given…
March 19, 2009
Male Suicide is All the Rage
Writer Sigrid MacDonald I've been distracted here in Tampa, Florida for the least few days and unable to get done much in the way of posting. Here's a post by Sigrid Macdonald, an author based in…
March 6, 2009
Man Nearly Mauled by Bull has Audience (and Possibly Man) in Stitches
A friend sent me a link to the following video on youtube entitled "How a Real Man Takes Off His Underwear". The video was uploaded by a lady, along with the remark "This is hilarious!" After…
February 18, 2009
First Canadian University Men’s Collective Off the Ground; Hopefully, the first of many
Sometimes just when you think there's no hope for progress, something unexpected turns up. A group at Brandon University in Manitoba is fighting to have a Men's Collective organization established…
February 9, 2009
Help Fight Prostate Cancer, Men’s Second Leading Cause of Death
The website for the prostate fundraising charity the Movember Foundation of Canada reads: Which ever way we look at it, men are far less healthy than women. The average life expectancy for men is…
February 3, 2009
Affirmative Action Cuts Both Ways; Male Tutor/Bodyguards deemed sexist…against women!
A couple of weeks ago an assistant professor at Ryerson was accused of sexism against women for daring to attempt something like affirmative action - to benefit the wrong gender. As described in a…
January 25, 2009
Mom loses custody for alienating dad: Finally, some good news from the family courts
Great news for a change coming out of a Superior Court of Justice family law decision: Mom loses custody for alienating dad Ruling a 'wake-up call' for parents who use kids to punish ex-partners The…
January 10, 2009
In Whose Best Interests? Man to pay support though twins not his
A great example of why men need a birth control pill. An article in yesterday's Toronto Star, Man must pay support though twins not his, is, in the words of one online commentator, proof that the…
December 10, 2008
The First Toronto Men’s Issues Meetup Group this Sunday
Introducing Toronto's first Men's Issue Meetup Group: Ever wonder why: * Men are one-third more likely to develop prostate cancer than women are to develop breast cancer, yet 50% more funding goes…
November 21, 2008
What about the guys? Young Men’s Invisibility in Sexual Risk and Sexual Health Research
Finally, someone gets it... I realize this happened today, but it's nice to see a poster like this for a change: Presentation Title: What about the guys? Young men's invisibility in sexual risk and…