Canadian Association for Equality

Canadian Association for Equality
AbbreviationCAFE
FounderJustin Trottier
TypeRegistered Educational Charity
PurposePublic education and outreach
HeadquartersCanadian Centre for Men and Families (Toronto)
Official language
English
Key people
James Brown (President)

The Canadian Association for Equality (CAFE) is a Canadian non-profit organization. CAFE has frequently been characterized as a men's rights group by sources,[1][2][3][4] though the organization denies this.[5] In March 2014 the Canadian Association for Equality was granted charitable status by the Canada Revenue Agency, making it the first charity focused on men's issues.[6]

CAFE is sometimes portrayed as a moderate and academic voice,[7] particularly by members of men's movement, such as author Warren Farrell,[8] though media reports have characterized the group as controversial,[2][9][10] and various feminist, student, and anti-domestic violence groups associate CAFE with more radical men's rights organizations such as A Voice for Men.[1][11] CAFE spokesperson Justin Trottier has denied these allegations.[12]

CAFE hosts a regular series of speakers and talks, featuring speakers such Warren Farrell, University of Ottawa English Professor Janice Fiamengo, and McGill Professors Katherine K. Young and Paul Nathanson. Other events have included a presentation by York University Sociologist Dr. Robert Kenedy on the new discipline of male studies, a talk by National Post columnist Barbara Kay on family courts and fatherhood, and a talk by prostate cancer survivor Aaron Bacher on men's health.[13][14] The group has also hosted anthropologist Lionel Tiger.[13]

  1. ^ a b Andrew-Gee, Eric (27 June 2014). "Men's rights group excluded from Toronto Pride parade". thestar.com.
  2. ^ a b Sieniuc, Kat (29 May 2014). "Concert organized by men's rights group cancelled". The Globe and Mail.
  3. ^ Strapagiel, Lauren (15 April 2013). "Men's rights movement sees resurgence among millennial males". The Huffington Post.
  4. ^ Other sources:
  5. ^ "FAQ". Canadian Association for Equality. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  6. ^ Jim Brown (presenter) (21 May 2014). Does the men's equality movement need charity status? (Radio). The 180. CBC Radio One. Archived from the original (Excerpt) on 10 December 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2017. This week CAFE (The Canadian Association For Equality) sent out a press release saying it was the first men's issues group to be granted deemed a registered charity by the Canadian government. The group often draws protests when it holds public events as some critics say its mandate is less about protecting men's rights than disputing those of women, but board member Adam McPhee says the group's new status will help ensure true men's equality and access to services in Canada.
  7. ^ Strapagiel, Lauren (15 April 2013). "Men's Rights Movement Sees Resurgence Among Millennial Males". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  8. ^ Farrell, Warren (24 September 2013). "Rigid campus feminism: is it forever? (blog)". mindingthecampus.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013.
  9. ^ Nino Gheciu, Alex (15 August 2013). "Controversial men's rights group fundraising for a Centre for Men and Families". thestar.com.
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  12. ^ Donachie, Mike (20 November 2014). "Controversial men's equality group wants to turn a corner with Toronto centre". Metro. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  13. ^ a b Kay, Barbara (5 June 2013). "Calling all male bashers". National Post. Archived from the original on 2014-11-22. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  14. ^ Other sources: