1 in 4 Canadians say it’s becoming ‘more acceptable’ to be prejudiced against Muslims: Ipsos poll
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has spiked in Canada over the past five years, but what are the reasons for the rise in discrimination? Continue reading
Quebec religious neutrality bill
Quebec trying to ‘limit debate’ during secularism bill hearings: religious groups
Religious groups say they are being excluded from the public consultations on Bill 21. 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