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Events in July 2026
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June 29, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Monday) – 
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
 Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
June 30, 2026
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July 1, 2026(1 event) 6:30 pm: 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. Feel free to bring suggestions for topics – the group will vote on which topics will be discussed. If you wish to attend, please RSVP in advance. Note that we have changed the access method to remove the waiting room, so a password is now required to join the meeting. If you RSVP, the Zoom link (including password) will be provided to you. For the transition period, I will also make it available here:  Hosted by Critical Links |
July 2, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Thursday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 3, 2026
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July 4, 2026
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July 5, 2026(2 events) 12:00 pm: Living Without Religon – Hosted by Virtual Branch – 
Living without Religion (LWR) is a monthly peer support group for those who have left their religion, are considering leaving their religion, and/or are encountering challenges with friends, family, classmates or co-workers due to religious differences. If you're already comfortable leading a secular lifestyle, you can also come to offer emotional support or advice, or just to enjoy a sense of social community that religions often offer. Moderated by volunteers from the Virtual and Ottawa Branch of Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC), LWR meets on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST. To join, log into Zoom: Hosted by Critical Links 5:00 pm: Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group Meetup – 
Are you Skeptical about unusual claims like Sasquatches, Alien Abduction, Faith Healing, a 6000-year-old Earth, Telepathic Powers, Homeopathy, etc? If so, and you live in the Vancouver area or the Fraser Valley, then we invite you to join the Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group. We currently hold (and sometimes loud) monthly meetings in Surrey and welcome everyone within Metro Vancouver and those from down south, such as in Bellingham, WA, to get involved. It's a simple get-together of like-minded people to discuss nature, science, and the unusual. All skeptic topics are open for discussion. We welcome all real people to the group. But note, if you've got some far-out ideas, be prepared for a (respectful) challenge or two. Meet with us on the first Sunday of every month at 5 pm at Dominion Bar & Kitchen, 13475 Central Ave, in Surrey. Underground paid parking ($3 for the evening) is available on the P1 level of City Hall, or try your luck on the street. Hosted by Critical Links |
July 6, 2026(2 events) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Monday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto 7:00 pm: Book Club (Non-Fiction) – Welcome, all inquiring minds. The goal of this group is to explore topics, ideas, and concepts with a critical eye and the willingness to ask the questions:
Anyone interested in controversial and often contentious topics of the day, and who is willing to explore all sides of an issue, should consider joining. We will select a new book at the end of each session. The book club will meet on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. We have an allotted time of 2 hours. The link to this event is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89082917143?pwd=T0pJY0hsWE00a3hpbTBoQWNUQjJyQT09 Hosted by Critical Links |
July 7, 2026(2 events) 7:00 pm: Skeptics in the Pub: Ottawa – 
Meet friendly skeptics, atheists, humanists and freethinkers for Skeptics in the Pub. If you’re tired of listening to people make unlikely claims or outlandish theories, come out and meet new friends instead. Co-hosted by Humanist Ottawa and the Centre for Inquiry Canada, we meet regularly on the first Tuesday of each month. It’s an informal, warm and fun atmosphere. Join the free-wheeling conversation. FOR ALL RETURNING SKEPTICS: You already know the fun involved, so bring a friend. The Lieutenants Pump | 361 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON Hosted by Critical Links 8:30 pm: Snacks with András – 
Our friend and favourite Hungarian skeptic, András Gabór Pinter (co-host of the European Skeptics podcast – theesp.eu), will be back in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 7. Start time is 8:30 pm. We'll continue our tradition of getting together for desserts at Oh So Good, 54 ByWard Market Square.  Hosted by Seanna Watson |
July 8, 2026
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July 9, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Thursday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 10, 2026
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July 11, 2026
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July 12, 2026
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July 13, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Monday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 14, 2026
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July 15, 2026
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July 16, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Thursday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 17, 2026
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July 19, 2026
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July 20, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Monday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 21, 2026
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July 22, 2026
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July 23, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Thursday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 24, 2026
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July 26, 2026
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July 27, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Monday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 28, 2026
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July 29, 2026
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July 30, 2026(1 event) 6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Thursday) –
As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘community’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us that we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is critical thinking different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk, no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but we can surely think through it critically. That’s a big and hopeful first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk! 789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee) Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8 Canada (416) 395-5577 Event Accessibility
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto |
July 31, 2026
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August 1, 2026
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August 2, 2026(1 event) 12:00 pm: Living Without Religon – Hosted by Virtual Branch –
Living without Religion (LWR) is a monthly peer support group for those who have left their religion, are considering leaving their religion, and/or are encountering challenges with friends, family, classmates or co-workers due to religious differences. If you're already comfortable leading a secular lifestyle, you can also come to offer emotional support or advice, or just to enjoy a sense of social community that religions often offer. Moderated by volunteers from the Virtual and Ottawa Branch of Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC), LWR meets on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST. To join, log into Zoom: Hosted by Critical Links |
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