US EditionSupreme Court to decide next week whether to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law
- The Supreme Court of Canada will announce next week whether it will hear a challenge to Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21, as reported by the Canadian Press.
- The Quebec Court of Appeal upheld Bill 21 in 2024, which prohibits some public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job.
- Groups including the National Council for Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association have sought leave to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
- The Quebec government argues that Bill 21 is reasonable and intends to defend it against all challenges, according to the province's Justice Minister.
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Supreme Court to Decide Next Week Whether to Hear Challenge to Quebec Secularism Law
The Supreme Court of Canada will announce next week whether it will hear a challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21. The groups seeking leave to appeal say they have been informed the country’s highest court is expected to publish its decision on Thursday. In 2024 the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the law, which prohibits some public sector workers such as teachers and police officers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Grou…
Supreme Court to decide next week whether to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law
MONTREAL — The Supreme Court of Canada will announce next week whether it will hear a challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21. The groups seeking leave to appeal say they have been informed the country’s highest court is expected to publish its decision on Thursday. In 2024 the Quebec Court of Appeal […]
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