Quebec Secularism
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Quebec to audit 17 schools after complaints over secularism non-complianceQuebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his department will investigate complaints at 17 schools where it is alleged that state secularism is not being respected.CanadaNov 14
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Montreal to remove city hall welcome sign that includes woman wearing hijabThe image at City Hall was revealed last June, after the building reopened following extensive renovations. Since then, there have been numerous calls for it to be taken down.CanadaOct 28
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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
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Legault ‘shocked’ by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to tighten secularism controlsThe premier said on social media that he will see how Quebec's secularism rules can be tightened in response to a government investigation into the Bedford school in Montreal.CanadaOct 22
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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
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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
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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
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Bill 21: Five things about Quebec’s contentious secularism lawQuebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21, has faced numerous court challenges since it was adopted nearly five years ago, with the Quebec Court of Appeal the latest to weigh in.CanadaFeb 29
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Quebec groups speak out against bill protecting secularism lawQuebec's minister responsible for secularism has tabled a bill that would extend the use of the notwithstanding clause to protect the secularism law from some court challenges.PoliticsFeb 9
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Quebec cites ‘social peace’ to renew notwithstanding clause on Bill 21The Quebec government tabled legislation Thursday to continue shielding the province's secularism law — known as Bill 21 — from court challenges over Charter violations.CanadaFeb 8
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