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2026 World Humanist Conference Join us in Ottawa from August 7–9, 2026 for the World Humanist Congress, featuring world-renowned keynote speakers including A. C. Grayling, Rebecca Goldstein, and Andrew Copson, alongside humanists from around the world exploring reason, human rights, secularism, and collective action in a changing world. Purchase Your Tickets Humanism: Canadian Perspectives Humanism is both personal and public—a commitment to reason, compassion, dignity, and justice. In Canada, it reflects our histories, diversity, and ongoing journey of reconciliation and hope. Humanism: Canadian Perspectives gathers voices that inspire, question, and affirm—without dogma, in true Canadian fashion. Purchase Paperback Book Humanist Canada
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What is Humanism? Discover our latest video, What is Humanism?—a project we’re very proud to share with you. Join us as we explore the essence of humanism and what it means today! Learn More Welcoming Canada’s Second Military Humanist Chaplain The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) welcomes its second humanist chaplain, Anne Marie Tapp, to its ranks. This incredible milestone expresses the momentum of the Canadian humanist movement and the continued need for secular spiritual care in our military. Full Story Nonreligion, Religion, and Public Health This academic research series by Dr. David Speed examines the belief that religion and spirituality inherently lead to better health outcomes, and challenges the notion that atheists experience worse health than believers. Read More The Voice of Canadian Humanism Podcast Join us as we explore the world through the lens of humanism. Our new podcast will be available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. Find A Podcast Leave Your Legacy of Humanist Values At Humanist Canada, we believe that a meaningful legacy reflects the values you’ve lived by—reason, compassion, equality, and the pursuit of knowledge. One way to carry those values forward is by including a charitable gift in your Will. Learn more
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We are an Organization that Inspires and Unites Humanists

As Humanists, we believe in a life stance based upon respect for human dignity and the conviction that we are ultimately accountable to ourselves and to society for our actions. Our worldview is deity-free and affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical, meaningful lives without reliance on the supernatural. We believe that reason and science are the best ways to understand the world around us.

 

We are Canada's National Voice of Humanism

Humanist Canada is committed to advancing free thinking and freedom of choice in Canada so that we can all live in a fair and equal society. Through our ceremonies, educational services, affiliate groups and partnerships, we bring Humanism to communities across the country while raising awareness on the national stage.

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