User:BurnabyBatman/Fathers 4 Justice Canada

HISTORY -

Fathers 4 Justice Canada is a branch of an international movement "Fathers 4 Justice" see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathers_4_Justice which began in the United Kingdom in 2002. Fathers 4 Justice Canada launched its inaugural action action on May 22,2004 in Burnaby BC. An action that saw Batman (Robert Robinson) perilously perched on a tower crane in protest for 18 hours before talked down by senior RCMP officers. See - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVoGOAfuAM

MISSION - Fathers 4 Justice Canada believes, and will tirelessly promote, every child's RIGHT in life and law,to be raised by both parents on an equal basis in the event of separation and/or divorce and further believe that such equality in parenting has been clearly shown to be in the best interests of children.

PURPOSE - F4J Fathers-4-Justice (Canada ) will demand an end to the systemic removal of either parent from children's lives by family courts; F4J Fathers-4-Justice (Canada ) will demand the basic civil and human RIGHT to enjoy a meaningful, loving relationship with one's own children; F4J Fathers-4-Justice (Canada) will demand that children's rights to an equal relationship with their parents be recognized and protected in law; F4J Fathers-4-Justice (Canada ) will advocate for the dismantling of Canada's family law system,to be replaced by a fair, balanced and transparent rules-based environment.

CAMPAIGN -

F4J Fathers 4 Justice CANADA is committed to Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) and from time to time, civil disobedience,as part of its Twin Track strategy of publicity and political pressure. See - http://www.fathers-4-justice-canada.ca/content.asp?DocId=2 Fathers 4 Justice Canada Action Site at - http://www.f4jcanada.com Fathers 4 Justice Canada has engaged in numerous high profile actions as well as many public events since its conception in 2004. Actions designed to raise public awareness to the issues familes often face in custody matters after seperation and divorce. These actions include and are not limited too -

HIGH PROFILE ACTIONS - (1). May 22,2004, Middle Gate Mall (Now High Gate Mall), Burnaby BC, Canada - Robert Robinson dressed as the caped crusader Batman launches Fathers 4 Justice Canada. An action that saw Batman perilously perched upon an eight story construction crane with baneers and in protest, in the pouring rain, for 18 hours before being talked down by senior RCMP officials. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVoGOAfuAM&feature=related - http://www.f4jcanada.com/BCPages/May22_04Batman.html

(2). September 25, 2004, Pattullo Bridge, Surrey BC, Canada - Hal Legere dressed as kids superhero "Robin" scales super structure (Pattullo Bridge) in protest. Authorities closed the bridge for 5 hours while attempting to end the protest. - http://www.youtube.com/user/Drako161#p/u/33/pR_sS20WVKk - http://www.f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Sept25_04RobinQC.html

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