Introduction Humanism is a philosophical and cultural tradition that places human beings, their dignity, reason, and potential at the center of value and inquiry. The widespread belief that humanism is essentially Western comes less from any exclusive ownership of the…
Updated policy makes permanent the requirement for inclusive, religiously neutral reflections at public CAF functions OTTAWA & VANCOUVER, July 31, 2026: Humanist Canada and the British Columbia Humanist Association (BCHA) are welcoming a new policy from the Canadian Armed Forces…
In June 2026, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada placed a 10-by-24-foot billboard at Wharncliffe and Southdale Roads in London, Ontario. Its message was direct and factual: “Abortion is Healthcare.” The purpose was not to provoke conflict, but to normalize…
By Billy Pang In contemporary discourse, humanism is often presented as a distinctly Western tradition—rooted in Enlightenment thought, secularism, and individual rights. Yet this framing raises a deeper question: must humanism always declare itself to exist? In many parts of…
By Janalee Morris, Executive Director, Humanist Canada Happy Canada Day everyone. I hope you get some sun, some good food, and some time with people you love today. It’s a wonderful day to step back from our busy routines and…
By Janalee Morris, Executive Director of Humanist Canada The other day, one of our dedicated members, Craig Barlow, reached out to share a deeply moving reflection with me. He had been reading an article titled How to Lead a More…
Humanist Canada, the British Columbia Humanist Association (BCHA), and Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC) are calling on the federal government to uphold the state’s duty of religious neutrality in response to renewed efforts by the Catholic Church to influence medical…
(En français plus bas) After two years of dedicated preparation and training with Humanist Canada (HC), Silvana Morales-Boiardi and David Fraser have reached an important milestone in their journey toward becoming humanist chaplains in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). On…
Greetings Wonderful Humans! Humanist Canada serves what I often call the "forgotten middle"—those who, in the past, would have been supported and mobilized by their membership in a church or a local community center. These are the people who drive…
This last December my partner and I had a chance to visit Kenya again, their first visit home since coming to live with me in Canada. If you haven’t had the chance to visit Kenya, it’s a land and people…
Author: Hamed Chemli A few months ago, Humanist Canada launched its fall fundraising campaign, encouraging our community and friends to donate in order to help promote its key message, deliver its mission, and provide all Humanists in Canada with services,…