New synagogue will be built in Outremont, despite opposition
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Despite long opposition, Outremont is allowing the building of a new synagogue. Continue reading
Quebec Religion
“A church is more than just a place of worship”: Quebec congregations rally as Catholic Church plans more closures
While the church doesn’t want to close buildings, dwindling attendance and soaring maintenance leave them with few options, Continue reading
Quebec religious neutrality bill suspended by Superior Court judge
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The province’s religious neutrality law has been suspended by a Quebec superior court judge. Continue reading
Lawyer argues for temporary suspension of Quebec’s face-covering law
One lawyer insisted the damages to those women would be irreparable. Continue reading
Concordia University students protest face-covering ban legislation
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Concordia students deliver hundreds of letters denouncing Bill 62, to Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallée’s office. Continue reading
PQ wants to table another secularism bill
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The leader of the Parti Quebecois says he’ll table his own secularism bill — and it could include a more complete ban of religious face coverings. Continue reading
Ottawa mayor calls Quebec’s ban on face coverings ‘regressive,’ won’t enforce it on transit in Gatineau
Ottawa bus drivers won’t be enforcing Quebec’s ban of face coverings on public transit when they work in Gatineau. Continue reading
Quebec minister says ‘person’s choice’ to hide face – but you can be refused services
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The law bans people from giving or receiving public services if their face is covered. Continue reading
Montrealers cover faces, protest Quebec’s religious neutrality bill
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Montrealers are standing with their faces covered in front of bus shelters to protest the province’s controversial religious neutrality bill. Continue reading
Quebec’s religious neutrality bill passes with a vote of 66-51
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec politicians have passed the provincial government’s controversial religious neutrality bill with a vote of 63-51. Continue reading