National Assembly: Lengthy debate ahead as CAQ invokes closure on secularism, immigration bills
The move comes as the province attempts to push through its contentious immigration and secularism bills. Continue reading
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Disciplinary probe of Quebec judge in hijab case on hold after bias alleged
The judge has already sought unsuccessfully to have the Supreme Court of Canada put an end to the disciplinary case. Continue reading
Liberals, CAQ in stalemate over debate on immigration reform
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
With less than two weeks left in the spring session, the Liberal Opposition says Simon Jolin-Barrette’s juggling act is hindering important debate at the National Assembly. Continue reading
A third of Canadians in favour of banning officials from wearing religious symbols: poll
A majority of Quebecers canvassed in the survey agreed that federal, provincial and local politicians shouldn’t be allowed to wear hijabs, crucifixes or turbans on the job. Continue reading
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
Quebec English school group denounces Bill 21 as ‘unethical, unnecessary’ ahead of public testimony
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The Quebec English School Boards Association is speaking out against the province’s controversial secularism bill just ahead of its testimony at the public hearings. Continue reading
Quebec religious symbols debate becomes personal and emotional
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The religious symbols debate can very easily get emotional and personal and day three of public hearings for Bill 21 was no exception. Continue reading
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
Bill 21: Quebec’s secularism legislation praised, condemned as public hearings get underway
The Coalition Avenir Québec government has set aside six days for public consultations on the controversial legislation. Continue reading
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante facing online threats for opposing secularism bill
Montreal Mayor Valerie Valérie has said she’s been the target of increasing threats since making known her opposition to the provincial secularism bill. Continue reading