Unveiled With Yasmine Mohammed Canadian human rights activist, Yasmine Mohammed, advocates for the rights of women living within Islamic majority countries, as well as those who struggle under religious fundamentalism. Her book, Unveiled, is a memoir/polemic that recalls her experiences…
Critical Thinking in a 'Post-Truth' World With advances in technology involving the increasingly rapid transfer of information throughout the world, it has become more difficult to determine what is legitimate news or information, from what is fake news. Luckily, to…
Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Legislation In June 2016, the Parliament of Canada passed federal legislation Bill C-14, allowing eligible Canadian adults to request medical assistance in dying. Since MAID has been legalized, more than 6,700 Canadians have chosen…
Bill 21 and State secularism in Quebec In 2019, the government of Quebec premier François Legault, the founding leader of the centre-right Coalition Action Démocratique (CAQ), passed “An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State”, also known as Bill 21…
The implications of Bill 21 on Muslim accommodation in Quebec's public education system In 2019, the government of Quebec premier François Legault, the founding leader of the centre-right Coalition Action Démocratique (CAQ), passed “An Act Respecting the Laicity of the…
Behind the numbers: what is the primary motivation behind support for Bill 21? In March of 2019, the government of Quebec premier François Legault, the founding leader of the centre-right Coalition Action Démocratique (CAQ), passed “An Act Respecting the Laicity…
Bill 21: Understanding the different sides of the tension In March of 2019, the government of Quebec premier François Legault, the founding leader of the centre-right Coalition Action Démocratique (CAQ), passed “An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State”,…
The Necessity of a Universal Base Income in Upholding Human Freedom There are significant differences in wealth between Canadians, and this is having the effect of undercutting humanist ideals. In particular, individual freedom and the functioning of democracy are both…
Humanist Canada supports and advocates for activities that promote the principles of Humanism across the country. Humanist Canada and the Ontario Coalition of Abortion Clinics (OCAC) have teamed up and will be offering and administering the Dr. Henry Morgentaler Memorial…
Contest Description Humanist Canada is pleased to sponsor an essay contest to encourage students in their education and in learning more about humanism. Students may submit an essay in English or French First Prize: $1,000 Second Prize: $750 Third Prize:…
By Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson (University of Regina) Marriage Acts in all provincial jurisdictions recognize two types of marriages: 1) weddings solemnized by religious organizations and 2) civil ceremonies administered by appointees of the state. While humanist organizations may perform weddings…