Quebec Religious Symbols Ban
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Quebec premier slammed for tweeting pro-Catholicism message on Easter MondayQuebec Premier François Legault was criticized as being hypocritical for championing state secularism but also romanticizing the Catholic religion.PoliticsApr 11, 2023
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Quebec government lawyers tell court secularism law is not a violation of freedomsThe law, known as Bill 21, forbids the wearing of religious symbols such as turbans, kippas and hijabs for employees of the state deemed to be in positions of authority.CanadaDec 9, 2020
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Bill 21 violates right of English Quebecers to manage their education system: lawyerA lawyer for Amnesty International argued that it is not the government's objective in adopting the law that is important but rather the effects of the legislation.EducationDec 1, 2020
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Quebec’s religious symbols ban could hurt social cohesion, expert tells courtThe province's Bill 21 bans some public-sector employees from wearing religious garb at work.CanadaNov 6, 2020
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Montreal teacher tells court her hijab is not source of discord as Bill 21 trial continuesQuebec's secularism law bars some public-sector employees from wearing religious symbols at work.CanadaNov 3, 2020
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Conservative Party leader won’t intervene in Quebec secularism law, supports Bill 101 expansionConservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole wants to "double or triple" his caucus in Quebec.CanadaSep 14, 2020
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Quebec government ‘happy’ after Supreme Court declines to hear Bill 21 challenge, premier saysQuebec Premier François Legault is pleased that a challenge to suspend central provisions of his government's secularism law will not be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.CanadaApr 10, 2020
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English Montreal School Board seeks Quebec’s approval for federal funding to fight Bill 21The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is seeking approval from the Quebec government to seek federal funding for its court challenges against the province.CanadaFeb 13, 2020
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Manitoba ads targeting Quebec over religious symbols ban get eyes, not much action: reportA Manitoba government advertising campaign that took a swipe at Quebec's ban on religious symbols in the civil service has generated a lot of bang for the buck in terms of publicity.PoliticsFeb 7, 2020
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Canadian civil rights groups seek leave at Supreme Court over Quebec’s Bill 21Canadian civil rights groups have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Canada after Quebec’s top court rejected their challenge to the province’s religious symbol ban.CanadaJan 17, 2020
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