June 16, 2020
CCMF Take Two
Subscribe to our new video series, CCMF Take Two, available on YouTube CCMF Take Two is a new video series from the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, an education and social service charity. The…
June 2, 2020
Webinar: When Men Seek Help
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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 Failures A loving parent being erased from the life of his or her child is one of the most significant public health crises of our time.…
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…
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 Centre for Men and Families MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto Radio Ads Seek to Expand MeToo to Include Male…
December 3, 2018
Government of Canada Awards CCMF Grant to Study Male Homelessness and Domestic Abuse
Government of Canada Awards CCMF 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
CCMF 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 Centre for Men and…
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 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…
January 11, 2018
CCMF 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. The…
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…
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
June 28, 2017
Child Soldiers: Whose Responsibility to Protect?
Dr. Carolyn Filteau is Senior Researcher for the Canadian Centre for Men and Families at CCMF.Carolyn has been performing research work for CCMF 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, CCMF hosted or participated in seven events in seven days. Below and in a subsequent email are some photos…
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 CCMF 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
CCMF Adopts New Bilingualism Policy
Canadian Centre for Men and Families Bilingualism Policy Board of Directors Approval Date: May 11, 2017 Given CCMF’s focus on advancing education by providing evidence-based research and balanced…
May 10, 2017
CCMF Official Participant in BMO’s RUN4HOPE
Phil Johnston, CCMF 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. CCMF 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, Ontario.
April 25, 2017
CCMF Montreal Event for Indigenous Men
On April 23rd 2017 at 13:00 the Montreal branch of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families (CCMF) continued The Necktie Campaign at place Émilie-Gamelin in Montreal. To learn more about the…
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
CCMF Montreal Is on the Map!
A huge congratulations to the entire CCMF 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 18, 2017
CCMF Day at Parkdale Community Breakfast
Today was CCMF Day at the Parkdale Community Breakfast. Hayden and I represented the Canadian Centre for Men and Families by preparing and distributing breakfast to about 60 men of the Parkdale…
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…
October 28, 2016
CCMF Calgary Hosts First Meetup
CCMF Calgary hosted their first meetup group meeting in October. Here is the presentation provided by Monique Dietvorst. You can follow her on twitter @msdietvorstFuture CCMF Calgary meetups will be…
October 27, 2016
Services for Men and Families Arrive in Calgary
By Dan McKinnon, CCMF Calgary DirectorThe CCMF 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 Legal…
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 4, 2016
CCMF Vancouver Holds First AGM
Report by Phil Johnston, CCMF 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
CCMF Appoints CFO. Meet Michael St. Pierre
CCMF 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
CCMF 2016 AGM Election & Photos
CCMF 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. We are excited to announce our…
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…
March 14, 2016
UBC Prof Adam Jones Appointed CCMF 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…
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 organization…
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 things are happening with CCMF here in Calgary
CCMF 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
CCMF Goes Back to School, Receives Warm Reception
Last week CCMF 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 variations on the following:…
December 14, 2015
Men’s Centre First Year Highlights
Thank you to CCMF 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
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 12, 2015
Remembrance Day: Men’s Issues Society Participates in U of T Service
Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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 26, 2015
Dean Harvey Appointed Advisor for Northern Canada
Dean Harvey has been appointed CCMF 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 CCMF 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 Centre for Men and Families. Gene C. Colman is a leader in…
September 21, 2015
SFU Advocacy for Men & Boys launches
The Simon Fraser University Advocacy for Men and Boys (SFUAMB) group is launching with two exciting events in October. This is a special announcement that features brief introductions, a general…
September 8, 2015
McGill Psychiatrist Rob Whitley Appointed Advisory Fellow
CCMF 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
September 4, 2015
Participate in research into male gender stereotyping
CCMF 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 willing…
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 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 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…
June 17, 2015
Canadian Men’s Health Week 2015
Canadian Men's Health Week 2015 The Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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 15, 2015
U of T Psychiatry Prof Paul Sandor Appointed CCMF 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
CCMF 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 CCMF in Fathers Day Prostate Cancer Walk/Run?
CCMF Joins Father's Day Prostate Cancer Walk Will you donate or join our team? A Message from our new CCMF President Dr. James S. Brown On Father's Day, June 21, 2015, a CCMF team will be…
June 1, 2015
CCMF Inaugurates Ottawa Branch
Media Advisory - For Immediate Release National Men’s Issues Charity CCMF Inaugurates Ottawa Branch Wednesday Advocacy for public policies improving health and welfare of boys and men begins in the…
May 15, 2015
CCMF Ottawa Inaugural Event & Book Launch
Canadian Centre for Men and Families - Ottawa and Area Branch to Hold Inaugural Event, June 3, 2015 Press Release: National Men’s Issues Charity CCMF Inaugurates Ottawa Branch Wednesday Book Launch…
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 Centre for Men and Families 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 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…
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 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 Centre for Men and Families Vancouver BranchApril is Child Abuse Prevention and…
March 1, 2015
CCMF’s Justin Trottier Addresses the Niagara Secular Humanists
CCMF 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 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 Centre for Men and Families will be joining with students to sponsor a special presentation and discussion event at…
February 11, 2015
The Future of Gender Equity: CCMF 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, CCMF 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, CCMF 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 Centre for Men and Families offered its remembrances for Danny Guspie, a fathers rights pioneer…
January 27, 2015
Lost Generation Part 12 : War between Fathers and Mothers
By Kiran Thomas, CCMF 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 20, 2015
Lost Generation Part 11: Parental Alienation Is child Abuse
By Kiran Thomas, CCMF 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 13, 2015
Lost Generation Part 10: Parental Alienation
By Kiran Thomas, CCMF 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
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 Centre for Men and Families Mourns the Death of Danny Guspie (1958-2015)
Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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…
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 Centre for Men and Families. As you know, our goal was to raise $25,000 during our 2014 year end…
January 6, 2015
Lost Generation Part 9 : Divorce and Child Custody
By Kiran Thomas, CCMF 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
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, CCMF 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 celebration.…
December 23, 2014
Lost Generation Part 7: Paternity Fraud
By Kiran Thomas, CCMF 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
CCMF Vancouver hosts special meeting following inaugural public event
We're really pleased that CCMF 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 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 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
CCMF Comes to Vancouver! Inaugural Event Nov 14, 2014 at UBC
The inaugural event for CCMF'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 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
CCMF Director Justin Trottier appears on John Oakley Show discussing Jian Ghomeshi and rape culture
This morning at 9:10am CCMF 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 Centre for Men and Families invites you to join us for Halloween this Friday, October 31st. We'll be hosting a spooky…
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 Pendulum……
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…
September 30, 2014
CCMF 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 12, 2014
CCMF announces The Honourable Roger Gallaway appointed to Advisory Committee
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is absolutely delighted to announce The Honourable Roger Gallaway has accepted an appointment to our Advisory Committee. Roger has agreed to make a few…
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
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 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 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! We have some very exciting news to share. Thanks to all your support and a good deal of hard work and patience, yesterday we gained access…
July 23, 2014
Access Granted: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #1
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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…
March 17, 2014
CCMF 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…
February 14, 2014
Welcome to new CCMF 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…
January 22, 2014
CCMF welcomes new advisor: Douglas Gosse, Full Professor of Social Justice & Culture Studies, Nipissing University
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is excited to welcome Douglas Gosse as our newest Advisor. Professor Gosse is a Full Professor of Social Justice & Cultural Studies at Nipissing…
November 18, 2013
“Just the Beginning”: Join 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 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 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 16, 2013
York film student documentary on child custody: Call for Participants
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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…
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…
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 CCMF Team Participating in the Fathers Day Prostate Cancer Walk/Run
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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…
January 23, 2013
Dr. James Brown, Educator, joins CCMF Advisory Committee
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families 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…
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 Centre for Men and Families will be participating in the Prostate Cancer awareness and fundraising event the "Harry's Spring Run-Off" in High Park (Toronto)…
October 13, 2011
University Men’s Collectives
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families, 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…
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…