At our AGM on November 24, 2019 a new board was elected and a new stronger direction was proposed. The board is considering a tentative proposal for a POLYCON conference to be held in the west. We are excited to regroup and revision CPAA for a stronger media presence and a voice for local poly groups with a returning federal minority government. We need you to keep us on task
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On behalf of the CPAA Board of Directors, please help us forward this invitation to all polyamory supporters in Canada. We seek a broader diversity in membership, leadership, and enthusiastic volunteers from across Canada to move forward effectively. Please contact info@polyadvocacy.ca if you or your association/organization has an interest in promoting awareness for and in our national polyamory community. Time commitment and discretion of involvement varies per position. CPAA Notice
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November 23rd is National Polyamory Day. 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 are entitled
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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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