OUR MISSION

  • Reduce the prevalence and impact of parental alienation and its consequences in Canada
  • Develop promotion strategies to increase community awareness and understanding of parental
    alienation
  • Develop prevention strategies to reduce the prevalence of parental alienation
  • Provide information and resources about parental alienation to alienated children, alienated parents
    and service providers
  • Your support can help us make a difference. Volunteer time and donations are needed to help us deliver evidence-based scholarship from the Parental Alienation Study Group (PASG) to Canada’s professionals. 

Rekindling Hope, Rebuilding Families

Monique Dietvorst: Founder & Spokesperson

Since 2015,  Monique has been actively engaged in promoting a non-gendered, non-biased approach to understanding and addressing child abuse caused by parental alienation (P.A.). In 2020, she created Parental Alienation Canada on Facebook.
A book worm and academically inclined, she is well versed in current academic literature/ studies and government related policies and reports related to P.A., Family Law, and the Canadian Divorce Act. She leads CPAF in their journey to gain intervenor status at Canada’s Supreme Court.
Monique continues to be mentored by Amanda Sillars, who is an internationally commended founder of Australia’s Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Foundation.  Monique is a former national board director of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families.

For the Parental Alienation Canada YouTube, Monique landed YouTube interviews with over a dozen experts in the field of P.A., mental health etc. Monique is a professional,  writer and an ongoing contributor of op eds, articles for academic magazines, and policy change initiatives.

Linda Rudrum: Chair of the Board

Linda Rudrum is a passionate community leader with a heart for service. Linda has 13 years grandparent alienation experience, but she also brings a unique blend of professional expertise and enthusiasm to CPAF.
With a professional background in Childhood Trauma as a Counselling/ Facilitator , her career has spanned roles in Program Development, Case Management, Facilitation, Life Skills Trainer & Fundraising initiatives.
Outside of the CPAF boardroom, Linda is an avid Reader/ Researcher/Genealogist, and inspiring Author. Her family is the most important part of her life,and she always leads her family and CPAF to push through challenges and be a voice for justice. For her personal legal success, she is most proud to be the first grandparent awarded a  Grandparent Access Court orders in Manitoba. She was self-representing during the process.

Linda is more than just talk. She always leads with a Call to Action: Linda is always eager to connect and share more about CPAF’s work.

Melissa Irving: Board Director & Vice Chair of the Board

Melissa Irving is a passionate advocate dedicated to combating child abuse facilitated by systemic failings. With extensive experience in program development, operational management, and community advocacy, Melissa has championed initiatives that support minority populations, including those facing poverty, mental health challenges, and developmental delays.

Melissa’s leadership in the nonprofit sector is marked by her strategic vision, operational excellence, and commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities. Her background as the Director of Supported Living and Staff Training has equipped her with the skills to design impactful programs, facilitate educational initiatives, and foster resilient teams. This experience supports CPAF’s mission to increase public awareness and provide essential resources to affected families.

In her role as Vice Chair of CPAF, Melissa is dedicated to reducing the prevalence and impact of parental alienation in Canada. She actively contributes to the foundation’s efforts to promote community awareness, advocate for systemic change, and support shared parenting and family reunification.

Melissa’s unwavering commitment to child welfare and community well-being drives her work with CPAF, where she strives to foster stronger, healthier families and communities.

Carolina Heredia: Board Director & Treasurer

Carolina is an Alberta mother of 3 boys and survivor of Parental Alienation. Since 1998, Carolina has been a dedicated healthcare worker  in both a provincial and private capacity. An advocate for patients, their disabilities and their families, Carolina is an avid supporter of equal shared parenting. She believes every child has the right to receive the love and guidance of both parents and extended families; it takes a village to raise each child. She advocates fiercely for Canada to support each child’s right to their village.

Carolina enjoys an aquascaping hobby and is part of Calgary’s community of Calgary aquarium keepers. She enjoys friendships and getting to the mountains for a hike or picnic.

our advisors

Brian Ludmer (B.Comm. LLB.)

Brian Ludmer (B.Comm. LLB.)

Ludmer Law

Gene C. Colman

Gene C. Colman

Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre

 Donald Dutton

Donald Dutton

Author of "Rethinking Domestic Violence"

Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia

Edward Andrew Kruk:

Edward Andrew Kruk:

MSW,PhD, Founder of the International Conference for Shared Parenting

Alexandra Lysova

Alexandra Lysova

School of Criminology, Simon Fraser University

Paulette MacDonald

Paulette MacDonald

Canadian Family Law Reform Advocate and Child and Family Activist

Dan Mason

Dan Mason

Expert on Hague Convention, ICIA, Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Accountant WCMP, World Certified Master Professional AFWCI, Associate Fellow World Certification Institute

Justin Trottier

Justin Trottier

Founder and Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Men and Families

Barbara Kay

Barbara Kay

Canadian Journalist

Canada’s most prolific writer on divorce and shared parenting defaults

Paul Nathanson

Paul Nathanson

Author of "Spreading Misandry"

BA (McGill) in art history, MLS (McGill) in library service, BTh (McGill) in Christian theology, MA (Concordia) in comparative religion, PhD (McGill) in comparative religion

Janice Fiamengo

Janice Fiamengo

Retired Professor of English, University of Ottawa

Well-Known Advocate for Men and Families

Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson

Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson

President: New Enlightenment Project: A Canadian Humanist Initiative

Ph.D. Psychology, Cross-cultural psychologist, Professional custody and access assessments, experience w/PA consideration. Metis descent, First Nations advisement

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