Community news A Message from Ian Bushfield, BC Humanist Association’s Executive Director
Tick “No Religion”
On Census 2021, 34.6% of Canadians and 52.1% of British Columbians said they were not religious.
Only Statistics Canada asked respondents to: “Indicate a specific denomination or religion even if this person is not currently a practising member of that group.”
We’ve long argued that this obscures the true non-religious population in Canada. Starting this year, Statistics Canada will include the religion question every five years. This means we have an opportunity to stand up and be counted.
We’re asking you to pledge to tell the truth on Census 2026 and tick ‘No Religion.’
