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Boys and the Boy Crisis Conference

Interview with Men’s Movement Leader Warren Farrell a Tremendous Pleasure

Help Fight Prostate Cancer, Men’s Second Leading Cause of Death

First Canadian University Men’s Collective Off the Ground; Hopefully, the first of many

Men’s Issues Awareness Campaign 2011 Toronto Lecture Series Confirms Fathers’ Advocate Danny Guspie as Speaker

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First Event! The New Sexism: Why are men discriminated against in family courts? Featuring Danny Guspie

University Men’s Collectives

First York University event: “Men, Masculinity and Gender Discussion Group” Wed, Jan 25, 6pm

Join CAFE at the Harry Spring Run off for Prostate Cancer April 7

$30K Simon Fraser University Men’s Centre!

Media Advisory: Prominent Anthropologist Lionel Tiger to Speak on the Decline of Males (May 11, 2012)

Prostate Cancer: Taboo of Men’s Health

Media Advisory: Violence in Fatherless Communities Calls for Family Law Reform (July 16, 2012)

Dr. James Brown, Educator, joins CCMF Advisory Committee

Media Advisory: Recent GTA Murders Call for Taskforce on Violence Against Young Males (Feb 22, 2013)

Media Advisory & Statement: Groups Promise “Militant” Response to Thursday’s Building Dialogue on Sexism Event at U of T

Family law reform discussion heats up as Parental Alienation Awareness Day approaches

Interview with CAFE Spokesperson Calling for Taskforce on Violence Against Young Males after GTA Deaths

Black Daddies Club Panel Discussion “Fathers in Family Court”

Why Do Men Need Male-Only Groups on Campus? Good Men Project Report

Join or Sponsor the CCMF Team Participating in the Fathers Day Prostate Cancer Walk/Run

Dr. Jim Brown’s Tour “Odyssey for Equality in our Schools” is underway!

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality in our Schools Episode 2: Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council Meeting

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality in our Schools Episode 3: Meeting with MPP Garfield Dunlop

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality in our Schools: Retrospective – Equitable Education, UK

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality in our Schools Episode 4: Meeting with Teresa Hartnett, Hamilton

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality in our Schools Episode 5: Meeting with a former student, now principle

Odyssey for Equality Ep6: Dr. James Brown Meets with Key Catholic School Trustee

Odyssey For Equality Ep7: Bringing Holistic Education to the Teaching of Boys

Odyssey for Equality Ep8: Helping Boys to Achieve their Potential

Odyssey for Equality Ep9: Children’s Aid Society Meeting and Diversifying the Odyssey’s Reach

Odyssey for Equality Ep10: The Spiritan priests

Media Advisory: Campaign Kicks Off to Open Toronto’s First Centre for Men and Boys

Team CAFE Completes Its First Annual Participation in the Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer

Supreme Court Sexism Lets Woman Off for Counseling to Murder

Odyssey for Equality Ep.20 – Thank you!

Media Advisory: Campaign to Establish Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Receives Leading Donation (July 22, 2013)

Odyssey for Equality – Part 19

Odyssey for Equality – Part 18

Odyssey for Equality – Part 17

Odyssey for Equality – Part 16

Odyssey for Equality – Part 22

Odyssey for Equality – Part 23

Canadian Centre for Men and Families in the news! Get More Information

Media Advisory: Fundraising for Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Nears Halfway Point (Aug 19, 2013)

Next U of T Event: Dr. Miles Groth: “Caring About University Men: Why We Need Campus Men’s Centres in a Time of Crisis”

York film student documentary on child custody: Call for Participants

Trailer released for Video Documenting Dr. Miles Groth Event: “Caring About University Men”

Focus Group For Men With Eating Disorders and Body-Image Issues

Studio Brule interview with Dr. Miles Groth + event coverage

USA Today Editorial: Are men’s centers essential for college campuses?

Mens issues not welcome on Canadian campuses: our advisor Janice Fiamengo on Sun TV

MuchMusic Thinks Violence Against Males is Funny. We don’t.

Failing Boys: Educator James Brown Speaks at University of Toronto Nov 14

Media Advisory: Canadian “Men’s Centre” Soon a Reality as Fundraising Nears Goal

Media Advisory: Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Reaches Fundraising Goal (Nov 18, 2013)

Canadian Centre for Men and Families Reaches Fundraising Goal!

“Just the Beginning”: Join Auction and Entertainment Extravaganza to Close the Men’s Centre Campaign, December 1

Media Advisory: Toronto’s First “Men’s Centre” Reaches Fundraising Goal

Video Posted: Failing Boys: Society’s Destructive Neglect for the Emergency in our Schools and How We Can Respond to the Calamity Facing Young Males

Female criminals are a “disadvantaged group” suffering from the violation of their “equality rights”

New organization “Lawyers for Shared Parenting” advocates equal shared parenting in Canada

New Video Posted: “Failing Boys” Featuring Dr. James Brown

Men needed to take part in a study that aims to listen to men’s voices about their experience of abuse from a female intimate partner

Google Hangout Tomorrow: Cancellation of the Male Studies program at the University of South Australia

Waterloo University Men’s Issues Club is up and running!

11,000 victims of Assad’s “industrial scale” killings: All but one are men, mostly ages 20-40

CCMF welcomes new advisor: Douglas Gosse, Full Professor of Social Justice & Culture Studies, Nipissing University

U.S. man who donated sperm to lesbian couple must pay child support: judge

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families Will Become a Reality Thanks to You!

Media Advisory: Female “Men’s Issues” Activist to Speak at Ryerson University

Karen Straughan and Canadian students Announces CAFE’s 2014 Plans

Special Breaking News: Ryerson University President Waives Security Fee for Karen Straughan Event

When Men’s Issues Came to Ryerson: Karen Straughan Event Aftermath and Highlights

Welcome to new CCMF Advisor Rod Keays

From the Failure of Family Court to Equal Shared Parenting: CAFE Presents Dr. Edward Kruk at U of T March 21

Contempt for Men in Today’s Society: Footage from Live Interview at McGill University with Dr. Paul Nathanson

CCMF Welcomes New Advisor: Masculinities Researcher, Social Scientist Dr. Silvia Medrano

Towards Upper Echelons: First CAFE Meeting with an MPP

Motion to deratify Men’s Issues Student Group at Queen’s University Fails!

From Challenge to Success! CAFE Report on Queen’s and U of O Inaugural Events

York Prof calls Mens Issues groups “crackpot” in an article that would be censored by its own criteria

New Father’s Issues Infographics Posted

Message from Canadian Equal Parenting Council: How much is it worth to you to fix family law so your kids don’t have to suffer?

Summer Institute on Men, Trauma and Recovery: The Men Project and 1in6 Canada June 9-13, 2014

Queen’s Dept. of Gender Studies Hosts Rape Apologist Tonight

Parental Alienation Awareness Day is April 25. Join us at events across Canada

Myths vs. Facts on Bill C-560, Presumption of Equal Parenting

Children’s Aid hit with $1.4M for failing to protect 3 boys & hiding evidence mother was lying about abusive father

Lawyers Say Canadian Bar Association is Mistaken in its Self-Interested Opposition to Bill C560: Presumption of Equal Shared Parenting

Ken Thompson Loved His Children: A Story of the Scars of Family Court Battles

Help reform family court: A call for ideas

Help pass Bill C-560 to restore justice and equality in Canadian family courts

Video Posted: The Criminalization of Boys in Today’s Schools, with Harry Kopyto

Media Advisory: Parental Alienation Awareness Day To Be Celebrated at Toronto City Hall Today Noon

Media Advisory: Parental Alienation Awareness Day To Be Celebrated at Toronto City Hall Today Noon (April 25, 2014)

Media Advisory: “Men’s Issues” Group Pledges $1000 Reward in Hopes of Break in Queen’s Student Assault Case

Toronto Domestic Violence Symposium. June 6/7

Dr. Siegi Schuler, Clinical Social Worker with men’s health and well-being focus, appointed CAFE Advisor

Scholarship demonstrates perils of discretionary “best interest” approach to custody

Halifax workshop for men recovering from sexual child abuse

CAFE receives charity status; Celebrate at Equality Day Island Music Fest!

Media Advisory: Government Grants Charity Status to First “Men’s Issues” Group (May 20, 2014)

Media Advisory: Government Grants Charity Status to First “Men’s Issues” Group

2014 Ontario Election Party and Candidate Questionnaire

The Silent Victims of Sexism: Mississauga High School Student Report

Video: Senator Anne Cools and Erin Pizzey Speak at the Domestic Violence 2014 Symposium in Toronto

Walk with the Canadian Association for Equality in the Toronto World Pride Parade

Media Advisory: Controversial “Men’s Issues” Organization Ejected From Pride Parade

You’re Invited to the CAFE Pride Party This Saturday at 8PM

Christie Blatchford: Media and courts treat women like delicate little flowers instead of full human beings

Calling for resources for male victims of PTSD angers commenters, provokes anti-male response

Access Granted: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #1

We Need Your Help: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #2

Press Release: Four National Shared Parenting Organizations Join Forces On North Dakota’s Shared Parenting For Kids Ballot Initiative

Moving Day(s): Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #3

Men’s Issues Went Global Tonight at the University of Toronto w/ Another Successful Event!

If you want a shared parenting movement, here’s an opportunity

Clean Up, Set Up, Build Up: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #4

Municipally to Provincially: Men’s Issues Easily Dismissed by Politicians

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families: A Busy Few Weeks

CAFE on radio at 1:05PM Friday: Response to clothing line glorifying female who dismembered husband, murdered son

Aboriginal men murdered at higher rate than aboriginal women

Gilda’s Club announces Men’s Networking Group for Those Who Have Been Touched by Cancer

Media Advisory: National Charity for Men Demands Inclusion of Male Aboriginals in Public Inquiry

Hear CAFE on the Radio Today (Wed, Aug 27) Arguing for Aboriginal Boys and Men

Canadian Centre for Men and Families Opens Its Doors: Canadian Centre for Men and Families Update #5

National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey 2011 Released: Sexual Violation of Men Higher Than Expected

Help Men Receive Equal Access to Justice

CCMF announces The Honourable Roger Gallaway appointed to Advisory Committee

Join us at the Meet and Greet for the Canadian Centre for Men and Families

Connect Now with the Canadian Centre for Men and Families!

CCMF is looking for a data/computer projector & literature display racks

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality Resumes! Episode 60

Sexual Exploitation of Young Males in Canada: A CAFE Infographic

Media Alert: Our amazing guest speaker Lynne MacDonell talks sexual exploitation of men on Sun TV at 3:50PM ET

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey For Equality Episode 61

Abused Men: Watch Video of Lynne MacDonell on the Sexual Abuse of Men

References for Abuse Claim Concerning Female Perpetrators/Male Victims

Lost Generation: A Series on Parental Alienation In Canada

Suicide and Men! Why depressed men are dying for someone to talk to

Lost Generation: A series on Parental Alienation in Canada – Part 1: Masculinity

Celebrate Halloween at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality Episode 62

Hey Sexy! Global TV News 5:30PM Tonight: Segment on Cat Calling with Our Spokesperson

CCMF Director Justin Trottier appears on John Oakley Show discussing Jian Ghomeshi and rape culture

The Facts About Suicide and Men in Canada: An Infographic

Lost Generation Part 2: Importance of male models in a child’s life

VIDEO POSTED Lynne MacDonell’s Talk: Violence and Sexual Abuse Against Men

VIDEO POSTED: Suicide & Men – Shame, Passion, Purpose, Identity, & Society

Dr. James Brown’s Odyssey for Equality Episode 63: Odyssey Goes to the UK

CAFE participates in Remembrance Day at University of Toronto

Videos Now Available From Our 2-Part Men’s Mental Health Series

Lost Generation Part 3: Father as a role model in a girl’s life

CCMF Comes to Vancouver! Inaugural Event Nov 14, 2014 at UBC

Announcing the Launch of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families (CCMF)

Lost Generation Part 4: Father as a role model in a boy’s life

Lost Generation Part 5: Statistics on father-deprived children

Join in the Fight to Reduce Stigma Against Men with Mental Illness

It is long overdue! Mary tells of her experience with men victimized by the justice system

U of T and Ryerson get failing grade for censoring men’s issues awareness on campus

The Pain of Parental Alienation: Parental Alienation Series Part 1

The Alienated Parent is Also Alienated From Family and Friends: Parental Alienation Series Part 2

Dad walks 400 miles for vital cause: parental alienation

Our Door is Open. How Far We Go To Support Boys & Men Depends on You

Is Parental Alienation Child Abuse? Parental Alienation Series Part 3

Alienated and the Holidays: Parental Alienation Series Part 3

Claim for Elgan-Middlesex Detention Centre, London, ON – 1 – Setting

Lost Generation Part 6: Fathers and Their Fragile Positions

CCMF Vancouver hosts special meeting following inaugural public event

Lost Generation Part 7: Paternity Fraud

Our Board Member Paulette MacDonald Publishes in Durham News Calling for Support to Non-Custodial Parents

Lost Generation Part 8: Paternity Fraud and Child Support

“Female only” job violated male applicant’s human rights, says Ontario Human Rights Tribunal

Claim for Elgan-Middlesex Detention Centre, London, ON – 2 – Overcrowding

From Advocacy to Action: On Launching the New Canadian Centre for Men and Families

Lost Generation Part 9 : Divorce and Child Custody

Thanks to You Our Year End Fundraising Campaign Exceeded Its Goal!

VIDEO POSTED: Press conference at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families

Canadian Centre for Men and Families Mourns the Death of Danny Guspie (1958-2015)

Update: Freedom of Information Request Filed with Legal Aid Ontario for Gender and Domestic Violence Statistics

Lost Generation Part 10: Parental Alienation

Lost Generation Part 11: Parental Alienation Is child Abuse

Toronto Star Columnist Heather Mallick Does a Diservice to Her Own Causes

Claim for Elgan-Middlesex Detention Centre, London, ON – 3 – Violence

Employment Discrimination – Against Men!? Join us Feb 5th, 7PM for the Next U of T Event. Location announced: Sidney Smith Hall Room 1083, 100 St. George St, U of T

Lost Generation Part 12 : War between Fathers and Mothers

RIP – Danny Guspie 1958 to 2015 – Church Service Jan 31/15 Details

Lost Generation Part 13: How to stop/escape Parental Alienation

Lost Generation Part 14: Ways to deal with PA as an alienated parents

The Future of Gender Equity: CCMF board rep participates in new online debate

Can You Help Build a Men’s Issues Society at Ryerson University? Join us Feb 26

CCMF’s Justin Trottier Addresses the Niagara Secular Humanists

Vancouver Celebrates Parental Alienation Awareness Day April 25, 2015

Press Conference Videos Up: Violence Against Men Billboard Campaign

The Odyssey for Equality: Reports #6-10

The Odyssey for Equality. Reports #11 – 15

McGill University (Montreal) men’s issues discussion group is emerging

Odyssey for Equality: Reports # 16-20

Odyssey for Equality Posts 21-25

Parental Alienation Day 2015 Retrospective

Our Legal Resource Centre First Month Report

Sing-along with James Brown

CCMF Ottawa Inaugural Event & Book Launch

CCMF Inaugurates Ottawa Branch

National Men’s Issues Charity CCMF Inaugurates Ottawa Branch Wednesday

Will You Support Team CCMF in Fathers Day Prostate Cancer Walk/Run?

CCMF Welcomes Leading Criminal Lawyer Walter Fox as New Advisor

U of T Psychiatry Prof Paul Sandor Appointed CCMF Advisor

Canadian Men’s Health Week 2015

Our Legal Resource Centre Fourth Month Report

Centre for Men Published in Abuse Awareness Magazine

Assessing the needs of boys and men: We want to hear from you

Shenalie Fernando Appointed Chief Operations Officer

You’re Invited to Our Exciting August Events!

Announcing a New Program for Separated & Divorced Fathers

Participate in research into male gender stereotyping

Men’s Mental Health Network launches, raising the bar on advocacy for men

McGill Psychiatrist Rob Whitley Appointed Advisory Fellow

SFU Advocacy for Men & Boys launches

Gene C. Colman Appointed CCMF Advisory Fellow

Dean Harvey Appointed Advisor for Northern Canada

Mi’kmaw Native Centre joins Necktie Campaign

Healing Journeys Conference Co-Hosts

CAFE members walk in Peterborough Pride 2015

Robyn Urback: Why, exactly, is it OK to discriminate against men’s groups on campus?

Ryerson men’s issues group says students’ union shutting out male voices

Remembrance Day: Men’s Issues Society Participates in U of T Service

Macleans, Oct 5/15, Why Men Can’t Have It All

Healing Journeys Conference Videos Posted

New Toronto Billboards Affirm Parental Alienation is Child Abuse

Media Advisory: Denying a Child Their Father is Child Abuse, New Toronto Billboards Affirm

Stories from the first year at the Men’s Centre

Men’s Centre First Year Highlights

CCMF Goes Back to School, Receives Warm Reception

Saudia Arabia Finally Permits Women to Vote

Exciting things are happening with CCMF here in Calgary

2015 Charity Auction Photos at the Men’s Centre

Jola on the Harms of Demonizing Men

Media Advisory: Coalition Applauds National Inquiry Announcement That Indigenous Boys and Men Will be Included

UBC Prof Adam Jones Appointed CCMF Advisor

Ghomeshi on Trial: Christie Blatchford Headlines Sexual Assault Panel at U of T

Include Men in National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, New Campaign Urges

Edmontonians call for men to be included in inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women

DV Researcher Don Dutton Appointed Advisory Fellow

Workers’ National Day of Mourning Calls for Safer Workplace

CCMF 2016 AGM Election & Photos

CCMF Appoints CFO. Meet Michael St. Pierre

Amend the Canadian Divorce Act to Include a Rebuttable Presumption of Equal Parenting, New Campaign Urges

Rob Whitley: Men need different help for mental-health woes

The Odyssey for Equality is on the Road Again!

Golf4MenNFamilies: Our First Annual Charity Golf Tournament a Huge Success

CCMF Vancouver Holds First AGM

Kirija Balachandran Appointed Summer Intern

Canadian suicides prompt look at men’s roles in a changing world 

Men’s Health Services at Dundas West Fest

CAFE First Men’s Charity Authorized to Grant Legal Aid Certificates to Domestic Violence Victims

Men’s Services Come to Cabbagetown

Media Advisory: Canada’s First National Men’s Issues Conference in Ottawa September 17th

Media Advisory: Coalition Sends Federal Gov Request to Include Men in the Inquiry Into Murdered Indigenous Women

Report on Healing Journeys Conference 2016

Services for Men and Families Arrive in Calgary

CCMF Calgary Hosts First Meetup

From a female partner of a wrongly convicted man

CCMF Day at Parkdale Community Breakfast

CCMF Montreal Is on the Map!

Men’s issues returns to Ryerson University!

Media Advisory: Indigenous Families Heartbroken Murdered Sons Will Not be Meaningfully Included in the National Inquiry

CCMF Montreal Event for Indigenous Men

Bubbles of Love in London, Ontario

CCMF Official Participant in BMO’s RUN4HOPE

CCMF Adopts New Bilingualism Policy

Get CCMF to the International Shared Parenting Conference 2017!

My Presentation to an All Girls Class

Healthy Families Week Photo Round Up

Child Soldiers: Whose Responsibility to Protect?

Media Advisory: National Inquiry Now has Opportunity to Listen to Indigenous Families Calling to Include Boys and Men

First “Men’s Centre” in Ottawa Will Celebrate Grand Opening This Saturday September 9th

First “Men’s Centre” in Ottawa Will Celebrate Grand Opening This Saturday September 9th

Charger Golf Tournament Raises $15,000 in Support of Healthy Fathers and Families

Prosecuting Sexual Assault: Should you hear it all? A Toronto Debate Nov 23rd

Funds needed to build shelter for men facing domestic violence

CCMF Proud to Join Women’s Shelters in Supporting All in Need

First Shelter for Male Domestic Abuse Victims Will Open in Toronto

First Shelter for Male Domestic Abuse Victims Will Open in Toronto

First Shelter for Male Domestic Abuse Victims Will Open in Toronto

New Study Confirms Stigmatization of Men in Canadian Society (March 29, 2018)

New Study Confirms Stigmatization of Men in Canadian Society (March 29, 2018)

CCMF at Car Free Day June 17th

Banner Environmental Makes Charitable Donation to Address Gaps in Men’s Health in Calgary

Banner Environmental Makes Charitable Donation to Address Gaps in Men’s Health in Calgary

Liberals’ proposed overhaul of Divorce Act aimed at putting interests of children first

Policy Questions to Ontario Candidates

The federal government’s new reforms reinforce how family disputes are already being resolved

Media Reporting on Men’s Health Focus of Scholarly Article

Charger Golf Tournament Raises Landmark $25,000 for Healthy Fathers and Families

Men’s Health Fair at Warkworth Penitentiary

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Please Include Male Children in Your Compassion (Nov 10, 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

Toronto Radio Ads Seek to Expand MeToo to Include Male Victims

Toronto Radio Ads Seek to Expand MeToo to Include Male Victims

Fundraiser to Open Alberta’s First “Men’s Centre” Reaches Halfway Point

Douglas Todd: Why no shelters for male victims of partner violence?

Inspiring Stories from Fathering After Separation

Editorial: TROTTIER: Where’s the support for male victims of domestic violence?

Newly Revealed Statistics Canada Data Shows Significant Male Domestic Violence Victims

Is it time to reassign household chores?

Report on the 2019 Charger Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Touching Videos from our Fathers Day Picnic + A Photo Report from Healthy Families Week

Canadian Centre for Men and Families

Media Bias: A Study on Gender-Specific Approaches to Reported Violent Acts

Premiere Screening: “Erasing Family” Film Exposes Family Court Failures

Double the Love

The sad saga of men and suicide

Philanthropic Gift from Grindstone Capital Secures Opening of First Family Shelter for Abused Fathers and Children

Ottawa Men’s Shed a place to tinker and talk

Revolutionary Toronto shelter will help heal abused men, their families

Report Released: Correlations Between IPV and Homelessness

Webinar: When Men Seek Help

CCMF Take Two

Dutch TV Documentary on Men in Canada

Male victims are being left out of the domestic violence conversation

Pandemic is Disproportionately Affecting Men

First of its kind men’s centre opens up in St. Thomas offering therapy, support groups

Academia’s gender bias — how men are being pushed out of higher education

Structured intervention trumps therapy in child estrangement cases

Interview with CCMF Founder Justin Trottier

Justin Trottier: Building, Organizing, Educating, Advocating, Serving… Funding

Valuing Fatherhood: The Importance of Fathers in Child Development

Online Dating as a Single Father: What Men Need to Know

Senate Members Recommend Strategies to Reduce Canada’s Suicide Rates, Especially Among Men and Boys

Media Advisory: Alberta’s First Domestic Violence Shelter for Fathers and Children Opens November 19

News Coverage of our Interim Homes for Men and Children

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