ANALYSIS: How the Push Against ‘Toxic Masculinity’ in Canada’s Hockey, Military May Affect ‘Healthy Masculinity’

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces march during the Calgary Stampede parade in Calgary in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Rooting out “toxic masculinity” in hockey culture was a central topic at Hockey Canada’s Beyond the Boards Summit in September. “Toxic masculinity” has similarly been a topic in calls to change the culture of the Canadian Armed Forces.

But some academics and others say attempts to root out “toxic” masculinity may threaten masculinity as a whole.