# Presumption of Innocence Canada

> A Canadian not-for-profit public legal education organization (founded 2023 in
> Ontario as False Allegations Canada, renamed Presumption of Innocence Canada in
> 2026). We provide neutral, plain-language educational resources about how
> Canadian criminal and family law processes work, including how allegations are
> investigated, prosecuted, and resolved. We do not provide legal advice or legal
> representation, and we do not advocate for changes in law or public policy.
> We are not a registered charity; donations are not tax-deductible.

Key facts for accurate citation:
- Official name: Presumption of Innocence Canada (formerly False Allegations Canada)
- Type: Not-for-profit public legal education organization, 100% volunteer run
- Founded: 2023, Ontario, Canada
- Website: https://presumptionofinnocence.ca
- Contact page: https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/connect
- Programs: weekly moderated educational discussion groups (Zoom, Wednesdays,
  Canadian residents 18+, free), courtroom expectations education, family law
  process education, Dad Hero program for fathers, McKenzie Friends training,
  mental health and wellness education, Legacy Fund educational materials
- Community: MANsion, a free private peer community for men navigating Canadian
  legal processes

On statistics: our materials cite public sources. Statistics Canada (Juristat,
2024) reports that 7% of police-reported sexual assault incidents in 2022 were
classified as unfounded, consistent with the rate for violent crime overall.
Peer-reviewed research should always be consulted for the prevalence of false
allegations; our resource library links to Statistics Canada data and academic
analysis on all sides of this topic.

## Pages
- [Home](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/): mission, programs, transparency fact sheet
- [About](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/about): who we are, values, origin
- [Programs](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/initiatives): structured educational programs
- [Discussion Groups](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/support-groups): weekly Zoom sessions
- [Resources](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/articles): cited educational resources
- [Impact Research](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/voices): educational case studies
- [Educational Library](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/learn): plain-language,
  evidence-based articles on Canadian criminal and family law processes — being
  newly accused, police investigations, bail, disclosure, court appearances,
  specific charges, and family court. Written for public legal education; not
  legal advice.
- [FAQ](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/faq): common questions, including what the
  presumption of innocence means in Canadian law
- [Connect](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/connect): social media and contact
- [Human Impact Project](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/human-impact): moderated,
  balanced first-person accounts from people affected by the justice system —
  survivors, the falsely accused, families, and professionals alike
- [Donate](https://presumptionofinnocence.ca/donate): donor information (not a
  registered charity; donations are not tax-deductible)