By Martin Frith, President, Humanist Canada I have read with care the statement of Bishop Scott McCaig, Military Ordinary of Canada, regarding CAFMPI 03/26, Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings. While I respect the Bishop’s concern for the religious freedom of…
(En français plus bas) On 6 August 2026 in Ottawa, Humanist Canada hosted the first-ever International Military Humanist Chaplaincy Conference, bringing together military humanist chaplains, secular spiritual care providers, advocates, and supporters from across Europe and North America. The gathering…
Too stressed to say “I do” in a traditional way? Do you want to commit to your partner but aren’t sure where to start? One meeting with this local officiant could get you on the right track. Wedding officiant Dan…
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…
Humanist Canada is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy, and mission-driven Officiant Training Coordinator to oversee the administration, delivery, and evaluation of our premier Officiant Training Program. As a vital bridge between aspiring officiants, volunteer instructors, and leadership, you will ensure…
In this episode of Choice Chat’s Culture & Abortion mini-series, host AJ Ware speaks with Dr. Shannon Stettner about the silence, stigma, and cultural expectations that continue to shape how abortion is spoken about in Canada. Dr. Stettner challenges the…
The Morgentaler Committee of Humanist Canada is inviting new volunteers to join our work in reproductive justice. If you believe that people should be trusted to make decisions about their own bodies, health, families, and futures, there is a place…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Humanist Canada & Humanists International OTTAWA TO HOST 2026 WORLD HUMANIST CONGRESS UNDER THEME "HUMANISM AS RESISTANCE" International forum brings delegates from 48 countries to Canada amid rising demand for human rights-based, secular responses to global challenges…