Myths Around the Coronavirus
Scott Douglas Jacobsen As of as of October 25, 2020, over 9.6 million Canadians have been tested for the coronavirus with over 216,000 cases, over 24,700 active cases, and 9,900…
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Is Religion’s Economic Contribution Beneficial?
By Sandra Dunham Recently, the Sarnia Observer printed an article from Cardus, a faith-based think tank, describing the “overall totally beneficial effect of religion on the lives of everyday Canadians,” not just the religious….
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Scientific American Endorses First Presidential Candidate in 175-Year History
By Russell Pangborn Scientific American, a group that has traditionally remained neutral around presidential elections, recently broke a 175-year protocol and endorsed Joe Biden. These are unprecedented times and all supporters…
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COVID-19 by the Numbers
By Seanna Watson Current COVID-19 disease and death rate, as a proportion of population: Globally: 1 in 312 has contracted COVID-19; 1 in 9260 has died Canada: 1 in 296…
Racism in Canada
By Doug Skeggs The four pillars of the CFIC are secularism, scientific skepticism, critical thinking, and community building. You will note that human rights and anti-discrimination are not overtly referenced…