Revenue Canada child benefits stripped from biological father, given to his girlfriend who is unrelated to the children

rantgrrl · 2011-07-21T03:08:14+00:00

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I can understand his frustration and would say in his case what he's asking makes sense. He's been, to our knowledge, a responsible father for 8 years.

But consider why the rule is in place. Studies show that putting money directly in the hands of the mother/female guardian is far more likely to lead to the money being spent on the family rather than being spent frivolously. It's why aid workers try to deliver to women, not men, in developing countries because they know the men will waste the money and the women are more likely to spend it on things the family and children need.

Sadly, I think that's the case in Canada, too. There are too many men out there who would take money meant to directly help children and families and spend it on a case of beer or something else before they put it to its intended use. Obviously, this guy has shown that there are good fathers out there (and I'm sure there are many) but this rule is in place to protect and benefit children and families.

This story is about human rights, but not the way that a lot of people have made it look. It's not about gender equality, it's about helping kids and helping families.

"The fairer sex cannot cope with the stressors of education least their uteri shrivel and fall out of their lady-parts."

Generalizations about the sexes have worked so well for us as a species.

Also, WTF? I guarantee more male-earned money goes to feed and clothe children then female-earned money. Where the hell is he getting this crap from?

ForMensRights · 2011-07-21T02:18:43+00:00

The agency ruled that under the so-called "female presumption rule", the benefits must now go to his girlfriend, despite the fact she has no biological connection to Clouthier's son and daughter, and did not raise them.

"I think it's wrong. I think the parent should be getting it whether you're a woman or a man," Huot said. "Not everybody's like me…Anybody could just go for it and say 'yeah I want the money'. It's not right. Nobody should get this letter."

I suppose this is another example of male privilege and modern-day female oppression.

Aavagadrro · 2011-07-21T04:53:12+00:00

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Celda · 2011-07-21T01:34:31+00:00

I'm Canadian.

Fucking disgusting misandrist bullshit, let's add this to the list of anti-male legislation.

rebelcanuck · 2011-07-21T01:49:58+00:00

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Guy51234 · 2011-07-21T18:55:31+00:00

Legailzed fraud...better known as corruption.

Gee we really need more ethical women in government, I sure am glad their in charge of human rights.

/sarcasm

Title	Revenue Canada child benefits stripped from biological father, given to his girlfriend who is unrelated to the children
Author	jackmaninov
Upvotes	36
Comments	14
Date	July 21, 2011 12:54 AM UTC (14 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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