For many Canadians, Sunday morning isn’t about sitting in a pew—it’s about that first perfect cup of coffee, a slow brunch, and reclaimed time. Yet, the Census encourages us to report a religion even if we aren’t practicing members. This creates a “phantom constituency” of millions who appear to support religious institutions on paper but contribute neither time nor money to them. If your “holy day” is actually a “reset day,” let the 2026 Census reflect the life you actually lead.
Secular Census Project, 2026