The Association for Science and Reason (ASR, formerly Skeptics Canada) is a not-for-profit organization composed of diverse individuals. ASR’s mandate is to promote the understanding and application of critical thinking skills and scientific methodology via educational outreach, activism, collecting and disseminating information, and communication (with the public and the media).
We ask, “What is the evidence?” ASR examines extraordinary claims with an open mind, but exposes claims for which evidence and reason are poor. A few of the issues we examine are alternative medicine and pseudoscience, paranormal claims, conspiracies, cryptozoology, and hoaxes/frauds.
ASR established Toronto’s first and only Skeptics in the Pub (SiP) night, which takes place the third Friday of every month with very few exceptions. Past guest speakers have included the renowned author/psychologist/magician/skeptic Richard Wiseman, climate change expert Professor Danny Harvey, and Editor-in-Chief of Skeptic North Steve Thoms.
Use the category navigation on the left to select topics of interest; upcoming events are listed on the Events page.
