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Ottawa urges Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override CharterThe Alberta government says the notwithstanding clause is an essential part of the Canadian constitution and the country's top court should not undermine it.PoliticsSep 17, 2025
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Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare and college workersJean-François Roberge says "everything is on the table" when it comes to strengthening secularism in the province.CanadaApr 23, 2025
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New bill will require newcomers to Quebec to adopt ‘common culture,’ minister saysQuebec will table a new bill on the integration of immigrants on Thursday, which will require newcomers to adhere to Quebec values like gender equality and secularism.CanadaJan 28, 2025
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Quebec’s Bill 21: Canadian Supreme Court will hear challenge over secularism lawKnown as Bill 21, the legislation prohibits public sector workers such as teachers from wearing religious symbols while on the job.CanadaJan 23, 2025
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How a Montreal school reignited a debate over secularism and Bill 21 in QuebecAn investigation into a climate of fear at a Montreal primary school has reignited a debate about secularism in Quebec's education system.EducationOct 24, 2024
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After Quebec complains, Supreme Court justice recuses himself from Bill 21 challengeJustice Mahmud Jamal says in a letter that while there's no legal basis for him to recuse himself, he has decided to withdraw to avoid being a distraction.CanadaJul 10, 2024
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Quebec calls on Supreme Court judge to recuse himself from Bill 21 challengeIn February, Quebec's Court of Appeal upheld the province's secularism law, which prohibits some public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job.CanadaJul 5, 2024
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More groups join fight against Quebec’s controversial secularism lawThe groups claim that the law, which bars many public sector workers, like teachers, from wearing religious attire at work, has caused people to lose jobs.CanadaApr 30, 2024
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Montreal school board to appeal Bill 21 ruling to Supreme Court of CanadaBill 21 bars public sector workers in positions of authority — including teachers, judges, and police officers — from wearing religious symbols on the job.CanadaApr 11, 2024
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Quebec court ruling on secularism law fuels debate on notwithstanding clauseThe court's endorsement of the use of the clause, which allows governments to override fundamental Charter rights, is sparking debate about the constitutional provision.CanadaMar 2, 2024
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