New Quebec ‘Secularism’ Law Puts Restrictions on Public Prayer and Religious Symbols

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Last Thursday, Quebec passed Bill 9, An Act respecting the strengthening of secularism. This is the second act passed by the National Assembly in the last six months with the effect of widening the ban on the wearing of religious signs under the Secularity of the State Act. A week earlier, a historic hearing on the latter had just concluded in the Supreme Court of Canada, where a record number of speakers challenged its constitutionality.

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The secularism in Quebec is manifested by the separation of the state and religions, the equality of all citizens, and freedom of conscience and religion. These same principles apply to the workplace, which must remain impartial in order to ensure fair treatment for all employees, regardless of their religion. The Quiet Revolution and the emergence of a secular Quebec State The Quiet Revolution, which began in the early 1960s, marked a decisive …

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Quebec is distinguished from other Canadian provinces by its resolutely secular approach. Secularism in Quebec is one of the fundamental principles of the province's identity, which finds its roots in the movement of the Quiet Revolution. Quebec is one of the Canadian provinces hosting the largest number of immigrants, many of whom originate from countries where the Muslim religion is dominant. This trend has led to changes in the demographic st…