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Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC)

Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC)

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Calendar of Events

This calendar uses the Eastern Time Zone.

Week of Jul 27th

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Jul 27, '26July 27, 2026●(1 event)

6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Monday)

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
July 27, 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
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Map Toronto Reference Library, near Yonge and Bloor

Event Accessibility

  • ASL Interpretation
  • Sensory Friendly

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Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Toronto

Jul 28, '26July 28, 2026
Jul 29, '26July 29, 2026
Jul 30, '26July 30, 2026●(1 event)

6:00 pm: CFIC Toronto Hangout (Thursday)

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
July 30, 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

Jul 31, '26July 31, 2026
Aug 1, '26August 1, 2026
Aug 2, '26August 2, 2026●(1 event)

12:00 pm: Living Without Religon – Hosted by Virtual Branch

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
August 2, 2026

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:
https://zoom.us/j/962762133?pwd=Zm1wYjVtcGR4UHp3cXpVQ3crSGV4Zz09

Virtual
Canada
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Hosted by Critical Links

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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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PO Box 83045, Ottawa RPO Bank Walkley, Ontario, K1V 1A3
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Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC) is a CRA-Registered Educational Charity. Charitable Registration Number: 83364 2614 RR0001

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