The CPAA board of directors for 2018-2019 is: Zoe D. Coordinator, Tom G. Co-coordinator, Darren R, Secretary, Ashley D. Treasurer. The various board chairs will be appointed as ex-officio directors at the next board meeting on Sunday, August 19 at 10am PDST. Committee membership recruiting will follow that. If you are or know someone interested in volunteering, please have them contact us at info@polyadvocacy.ca We are excited to begin our
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CPAA Notice of Annual General Meeting: Sunday, June 17, 2018, 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time Place: Teleconference call hosted from Victoria, British Columbia The proposed Agenda will include the election of the board of directors under a new committee structure (see individual committee tasks described below): – Coordinator and Chair of the Board of Directors – Co-coordinator and Chair of Bylaws and Internal Rules Committee – Secretary and Chair
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November 23rd is National Polyamory Day in Canada. On that day in 2011, BC’s Supreme Court ruled that Canada’s so called “anti-polygamy law” does not apply to unformalized polyamorous households – clarifying that polyamory, as it is typically practiced in Canada, is legal and not a criminal act. Prior to November, 23, 2011, it was questionable if polyamory was legal in Canada. If you agree that people who are polyamorous
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As February 14th approaches, the Canadian Polyamory Advocacy Association (CPAA) highlights the growing popularity of polyamory. For those who are polyamorous, Valentine’s Day is not just a celebration of one’s only love – but all our loves. Research is showing that polyamory is more popular than once believed – and is growing. Newer research indicates an increase from under 1 percent to around 4 to 5 percent are in some
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“The first EVER international DIY festival celebrating *your* polyamory *your* way…It is barbecues, keggers, potlucks, raves, picnics, blues dances, play parties, tantric retreats, game nights, field days, movement fundraisers, cuddle parties, and fancy dinners. It is raising awareness about our culture, our relationship preference, and the idea that freedom of relationship choice is important to society at large. It is a community bonding experience, our way– because everyone will do
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The incredible irony is that this law, regardless of its actual interpretation in court, brands us as criminals without any evidence of any actual harm being done and in the process can actually bring harm to us and our children. Section 293 potentially victimizes a group of people in this country who do no harm, who are doing the best they can, and, by any measure, are not substantially different from anyone else in this country.

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