Government-sponsored religious discrimination by funding a Catholic separate school system in Ontario — which gives exclusive, preferential treatment to one religious group — is a violation of the global human right of freedom of religion or belief, an international embarrassment, a financial disaster, and a moral disgrace. The Ontario government can and should pass legislation that stops public funding of a second, non-public school system. Ontario MPP Jessica Bell (NDP University-Rosedale) has agreed to present a petition at Queen’s Park, calling for the elimination of public funding for the Catholic School systems. Learn more about the petition and how to sign.
We regularly organize pub nights and presentations on topics of interest to humanists. As the pandemic recedes into history, today we host a combination of in-person events and online events. Check your email! We look forward to seeing you in person whenever you feel the time is right and safe to do so.
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Consider a Humanist Officiant for your personalized non-religious or non-denominational wedding, celebration of life, or other important life event.
Humanist Ottawa (the Humanist Association of Ottawa) has been operating since 1968 and over the years has come out in favour of many public policy positions based on secularism, science, reason and compassion.
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