The 2026 World Humanist Congress Comes to Canada
Humanist Canada to co-host with Humanists International in Ottawa, August 7–9, 2026 Humanist Canada is pleased to announce that the 2026 World Humanist Congress will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, from August 7 to 9, 2026, in partnership with Humanists International. Originally planned for Washington,…
Throw BABE Out with the Bathwater? Canadian Atheists are No Less Healthy than the Religious
Abstract: Many studies suggest that being religious is linked to better health, a pattern known as the belief-as-benefit effect (BABE). This study used Canadian survey data from over 15,000 people to see if atheists experience worse health than religious individuals…
Godless in the Great White North
Abstract: Studying atheism can offer a strong test of whether religion truly impacts health. Using data from over 8,000 Canadians, this study compared the health of atheists with people from various religious backgrounds. It found no meaningful differences between atheists…
Heretic, Heal Thyself! Atheism, Nonreligion, and Health
Abstract: While religion and spirituality are often linked to better health, it’s less clear how this applies to nonreligious people like atheists and Nones (those with no religious affiliation). Using U.S. survey data, this study found that atheists and Nones…
Episode 22 | An Interview with Daniel Dacombe & Cory Doctorow
In this episode, Humanist Canada's Daniel Dacombe interviews Cory Doctorow. Cory is a science fiction novelist, journalist, and technology activist. He is a contributor to many magazines, websites and newspapers, and his novels have been translated into dozens of languages. He…
Humanist Values Demand Action
This submission is being composed on the unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land. The lands of Wabanaki people are recognized in a series of Peace and Friendship Treaties to establish an ongoing relationship of peace, friendship and mutual respect between…
Podcast: Episode 21 | An Interview with Derek Forgie and Kate Cohen
Humanist Canada's Derek Forgie sits down for a chat with Kate Cohen, a Washington Post columnist who writes about the intersection of culture, family, and politics. Her latest book is We of Little Faith from Godine. Join them as they…
We’re Hiring: General Manager (Independent Contractor)
Humanist Canada is seeking an Independent Contractor - General Manager to provide operational and administrative management services on a part-time basis (25 hours/week). This role offers flexibility, the opportunity to work remotely, and a chance to contribute to a national…
A Call to Action: Defending Humanist Freedoms in an Increasingly Hostile World
Dear Members of Humanist Canada, The world is rapidly changing, and not always for the better. The 2024 Freedom of Thought Report from Humanists International paints a stark picture: across the globe, humanists, atheists, and freethinkers continue to face discrimination,…