Humanist Canada 2025 Annual Report
Humanist Canada 2025 Annual Report
What does it mean to be a member of Humanist Canada? Message from the Executive Director, Janalee Morris
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…
Humanist Canada Opposes Alberta Legislation Restricting Access to MAiD and Gender-Affirming Care
Humanist Canada is expressing strong opposition to recent and proposed legislation in Alberta that would restrict access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and gender-affirming care, citing concerns over individual autonomy, human dignity, and evidence-based healthcare. “Humanist Canada is grounded…
Episode 8 Abortion Decriminalization in Canada: Why Criminal Law Should Stay Out – a conversation with Dr. Martha Paynter
What happens when abortion is treated as health care—not a crime? Tara sits down with Dr. Martha Paynter, author of Lawless, to cut through the noise: why Canada’s decriminalized framework matters, how mifepristone has expanded access, and how “bringing abortion back…
Humanist Island of Hope – Rusinga Island, Kenya
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…
Humanist Canada’s ‘Why Humanism Now?’ Beyond the Fundraising Campaign
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,…
Episode 7: Stanley’s Story
In this segment of “Personal Stories,” Kori shares the story of her son, Stanley, a deeply wanted pregnancy that changed course after a 20-week anatomy scan revealed severe fetal cardiac anomalies. She recounts the shock of hearing “incompatible with life,”…
Episode 6: The Price of Choice: Abortion – Gender & Social Inequality
In this episode of Choice Chat, host Tara talks with longtime labour and reproductive justice organizers Carolyn Egan and Tracey Ramsey about how abortion access is a core workers’ rights and economic justice issue in Canada. They explore the role…
Episode 5 – Access Matters: Exposing the Illusion of Abortion Access
In this episode of Choice Chat, host Tara discusses the complexities of abortion access in Canada with TK Pritchard, executive director of Abortion Care Canada. They explore the systemic barriers individuals face when seeking abortion care, the funding challenges for…
Announcement: Humanism: Canadian Perspectives | Humanisme : Perspectives canadiennes
Humanist Canada is delighted to announce the release of Humanism: Canadian Perspectives | Humanisme : Perspectives canadiennes — a bilingual collection that explores what it means to live and think humanistically in Canada. ”Humanism, at its heart, is a deeply…
Making Your Values Count Today: A Humanist’s Legacy Journey
Craig, a 73-year-old Humanist, believes in the power of giving while living. Responding to Humanist Canada’s Legacy Giving initiative, he shared his journey: instead of waiting to leave a legacy after death, Craig pre-distributed his gifts to causes he cares about—including Humanist Canada, Humanist International, Yellowhead…
Registration Opens for the 2026 World Humanist Congress in Ottawa Global gathering launches with Early Bird tickets available now
Ottawa, Canada — Humanist Canada today announced that registration is officially open for the World Humanist Congress 2026, the world’s leading international gathering of humanists, ethical thinkers, and secular leaders. The Congress will take place August 7–9, 2026 in Canada’s…