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Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
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A) Do We Need Sharia-Compliant Mortgages?
You can join our Humanists Online Vancouver/Humanist Canada Zoom meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09
Meeting ID: 354 629 0665
**It MAY prompt you to enter the Passcode:**humanistMEMBERS VOTE TOPICS EACH SUNDAY
We Vote on May 5th For May 12th Topics
A) Do We Need Sharia-Compliant Mortgages?
The Canadian government wants to incorporate Halal mortgages into the tax system. The Bloc Québécois opposes it because “Canada is a secular country". Should the tax system be modified to accommodate religious beliefs?
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/trudeau-halal-mortgagesB) Should Governments in Canada Pay for Penis-Sparing Vaginoplasties?
A court ruled Ontario must pay for a penis-sparing vaginoplasty for a person who identifies as neither fully female nor fully male.
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/ontario-resident-ohip-surgeryC) Should Parents Have the Option to Excuse Children from School Subjects?
Some parents object to sex education, others may object to evolution education**.**
https://globalnews.ca/news/10269039/alberta-smith-opt-in-sex-ed-youth-parental-rights-schools/D) Do You Support Legislation to Sue Businesses for Health Care Costs?
BC Bill 12 – 2024: Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act, allows government to sue businesses like social media companies, manufacturers, grocers, and anybody that markets a product that carries any health risk whatsoever. The legislation would be retroactive and apply when the marketer knows the harms but there is no regulation to prevent them (eg, tobacco before regulation). Is this an effective way of preventing harms? Could this better business investment, innovation, and small business creation, while enhancing monopolies due to high potential costs?
https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-businesses-that-toe-the-line-have-nothing-to-worry-aboutE) Should We Have Diplomatic Relations with Taiwan?
We cut official diplomatic relations with Taiwan as a precondition of establishing them with China and kicked Taiwan off the UN. Was that a good move?F) Should the Government Spend Money on Public Art?
And if yes, how should we select the work of art?ANNOUNCEMENT
The TOPIC getting the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice to be discussed.
Same with numbers two and three.
In the choice of the number of topics to be discussed on that day,
the choice receiving the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice.You watch any videos or links beforehand, vote your favorite topics on Sundays
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV)/Humanist Canada. - Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV) chapter of Humanist CanadaLink visible for attendees
Topics to be announced closer to the date.
You can join our Humanists Online Vancouver/Humanist Canada Zoom meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3546290665?pwd=NTFsNVJJTVJ1ajR4cTJrck4wWnNGQT09
Meeting ID: 354 629 0665
**It MAY prompt you to enter the Passcode:**humanistMEMBERS VOTE TOPICS EACH SUNDAY
Topics to be announced closer to the date.ANNOUNCEMENT
The TOPIC getting the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice to be discussed.
Same with numbers two and three.
In the choice of the number of topics to be discussed on that day,
the choice receiving the most votes, above or below 50%, will be considered the number one choice.You watch any videos or links beforehand, vote your favorite topics on Sundays
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in these topics and this group are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
official policy or position of Humanists Online Vancouver (HOV)/Humanist Canada.