UPCOMING WEBINARS AND CONFERENCES
- Discussion about author Mike Conley’s upcoming book “Roadmap to Nowhere: A Reality Check on Renewable Energy”: Join us for a bold discussion on energy myths and nuclear solutions. (September 13th, 2026, at 7:00 PM CT)
UPCOMING MEETINGS, DISCUSSIONS, AND GATHERINGS
- Book Club (non-fiction): A monthly meetup to analyze controversial books with thoughtful, balanced debate. (August 3rd, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET)
- Skeptics in the Pub: Ottawa: Meet friendly skeptics, atheists, humanists, and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. (August 4th, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET)
- ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West: Every Wednesday evening, the Secular Community Network of CFIC Ottawa will host lightly moderated informal discussions on topics of interest to freethinkers, humanists, and others who are secular. (August 5th, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET)
- World Humanist Congress – Registration Continues (August 7 – 9, 2026 in Ottawa): Join the biggest global movement to forge human-centered solutions and turn humanist ideals into powerful, real-world action.
- CFIC Toronto Hangout: Curious about critical thinking in our open, friendly community? Let’s talk in Toronto! (August 10th, 2026, at 6: 00 PM ET)
- ONLINE Living Without Religion – Hosted by CFIC Virtual Branch: Join Living Without Religion for an open, supportive conversation where you can speak freely, feel understood, and connect with others in a respectful, judgment-free space. (September 6th, 2026, at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET)
- Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group Meetup: Do you have questions about unusual claims? We invite you to join the Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group. (September 6th, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PDT)
CFIC UPDATES
- Help Shape Canada’s Presence at the World Humanist Congress 2026: Volunteer with CFIC at the World Humanist Congress 2026!
- Where Secular Minds Meet: CFIC Discord: Join CFIC’s Discord server to connect with like-minded adults, chat about secularism, and explore ideas from Canada and around the world.
- Podcast for Inquiry (PFI) – Recent Episodes
CRITICAL THINKING
- Keith’s Conundrums: Critical Questions About Expertise, Take N: I provide a way to explore who is and who is not an expert (relative to a field and in general).
- Critical Thinking QuickLinks – August 2026: AI health risk, AGW denial, language extinction, social media bans for kids.
SCIENCE
- Science Quicklinks – August 2026: Antivax, solar storms, cyclospora, early memories.
SECULARISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
- Secularism QuickLinks – August 2026: City council prayers, religion in the air, miracles.
DATES OF INTEREST
- August 2026 Dates of Interest: Remembering nuclear weapons, slavery, religious persecution.
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