Religious Neutrality
Bill 21 targets Muslim women’s rights, says Quebec federation of women
The head of a major feminist organization says the legislation would put barriers in front of Muslim women. Continue reading
‘I hope that God exists’: Premier François Legault pressed on his beliefs
As the hearings into the Coalition Avenir Québec’s proposed bill on religious neutrality continues, Premier François Legault was asked to answer an existential question during question period on Wednesday. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Feb. 9
This week on Focus Montreal, learn how a local organization is helping to break the stigma surrounding suicide, hear about the CDN Black Community Association’s latest initiatives and is it time to tone down the debate on religious neutrality? Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeal from Quebec judge over hijab disciplinary probe
The Supreme Court of Canada says it won’t hear the case of a Quebec judge who tried to oblige a woman to remove her hijab in court. Continue reading
EMSB commissioners unite to fight pending legislation on religious neutrality
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The council is building a united front to fight the Quebec government’s plans to ban religious symbols for all state employees in positions of power, including teachers. Continue reading
‘I want to work with them’: Legault reassures English-speakers in Quebec
The new premier answered numerous questions of particular concern to the English-speaking community and minority groups in the province. Continue reading
‘We will do what we promised’: CAQ government would fire teachers, judges wearing religious symbols
The Coalition Avenir Québec says imposing a ban on wearing religious symbols for public employees in positions of authority was an election promise they plan to keep. Continue reading
Quebec high court rules judge wrong to order woman to remove hijab
Quebec’s highest court has ruled a woman who was denied justice three years ago after a judge ordered her to remove her hijab was entitled to be heard by the court. Continue reading
Quebec judge once again suspends application of province’s religious neutrality law
A judge has once again ordered a stay on the provision of a controversial Quebec law prohibiting citizens from receiving or giving public services with their faces covered. Continue reading
Religious accommodation requests lead to heated exchanges in Quebec legislature
Religious symbols in the civil service are continuing to dominate Quebec politics Thursday. Continue reading