About Moments of Connection

Moments of Connection exists to remind us of something we already know, but too often forget: human connection is essential.

In a world that moves fast and feels increasingly fragmented, small moments of genuine connection can have an outsized impact. A smile, a kind word, or a brief conversation can change how someone feels in that moment and, over time, how connected they feel to the world around them.

This initiative was created to make those moments visible, valued, and shared, because the evidence is clear.

So, why does human connection matter?

Over half of Canadians feel lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness has a profound and well-documented impact on our physical and mental health and on our sense of belonging.

INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS

Human connection is the single largest indicator of happiness in our lives. It increases:

Empathy & compassion
Self-confidence
Resilience
Our chances of living longer by up to 50%

It also reduces our risk of:

Anxiety & depression
Early onset dementia
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
Heart disease stroke
Hospitalization ER visits

SOCIETAL BENEFITS

Human connection:

Supports healthy development in our young people
Improves retention, productivity, engagement, morale, and collaboration in the workplace
Reduces the burden on our healthcare system and health practitioners
Contributes to healthy aging
Reduces incivility
Strengthens interpersonal institutional trust
Acts as a defence against polarization, mis- and dis-information
Is one of the most powerful protective factors against suicide