Humanism: Reason, compassion and hope



Take Action

End anti-choice abuse of charity status

Demand public funds support public care

End the privileged status of religion in Canadian charity law

Legalize Humanist Marriage

Attend an Event

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
  • Victoria Meet and Greet 2026 at Swans Pub, Victoria
  • See all upcoming events.

    Our work


    Defend the Human Rights Code

    Last week, a private member’s bill introduced in the BC Legislature would have gutted the province’s human rights system. The bill called for repealing the BC Human Rights Code and abolishing the Human Rights Tribunal and Commissioner.

    Humanists call on Mark Carney to back words with action

    The BC Humanist Association has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney asking him to back his recent comments on Christian Nationalism with action.

    If you're not religious, say so!

    The British Columbia Humanist Association (BCHA) has officially launched the Tick 'No Religion' campaign, calling on Canadians to ensure the upcoming national census accurately reflects the country’s changing belief landscape.

    Read more news
    Subscribe to our news with RSS


    Our blog


    Secular progress against the storm

    As 2025 draws to a close, it’s impossible to ignore the increasingly challenging global landscape. We’ve all watched as illiberal movements, often fueled by Christian Nationalism, threaten to roll back decades of hard-won progress on secularism, reproductive rights, and inclusive governance. While the most obvious examples are south of the...

    Kicking off the conversation on property tax exemptions

    Property worth billions of dollars across British Columbia is exempted from property taxes under unquestioned and antiquated rules, according to a recent CTV News investigation.

    We call it White Christian Nationalism - Our remarks at No Tyrants Vancouver

    The following was the script for my remarks to Vancouver's No Tyrants rally on October 18, 2026. My actual speech varied slightly as I went off script at a few points. Friends, thank you for being here today — for standing up for democracy, for equality, and for one another....

    Read more from our blog
    Subscribe to our blog with RSS


    Our latest podcast


    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher


    Created with NationBuilder Creative Commons License