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Calendar of Events

This calendar uses the Eastern Time Zone.

Week of Jun 15th

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Jun 15, '26June 15, 2026●(1 event)

6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Monday)

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
June 15, 2026

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!

Toronto Reference Library, near Yonge and Bloor
789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee)
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8
Canada
(416) 395-5577
View Location
Map Toronto Reference Library, near Yonge and Bloor

Event Accessibility

  • ASL Interpretation
  • Sensory Friendly

More information

Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto

Jun 16, '26June 16, 2026
Jun 17, '26June 17, 2026●(1 event)

6:30 pm: ONLINE Secular Community Network – Hosted by SCN Ottawa West

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
June 17, 2026

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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/606150474?pwd=OUxSL2pWUVlBYzVHcCtRN09Ha0VJQT09

Virtual
Canada
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Map Virtual

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Hosted by Critical Links

Jun 18, '26June 18, 2026●(1 event)

6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Thursday)

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
June 18, 2026

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!

Toronto Reference Library, near Yonge and Bloor
789 Yonge Street (Toronto Reference Library, near Balzac's Coffee)
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2G8
Canada
(416) 395-5577
View Location
Map Toronto Reference Library, near Yonge and Bloor

Event Accessibility

  • ASL Interpretation
  • Sensory Friendly

More information

Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto

Jun 19, '26June 19, 2026
Jun 20, '26June 20, 2026
Jun 21, '26June 21, 2026

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To add your secular, scientific or critical thinking event to our calendar, please complete our Calendar Submission Form.

Please allow 7 days to for your event to be added to the calendar.

Questions? Email calendar@centreforinquiry.ca.

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