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Canada's top court to rule if Quebec can ban public officials from wearing religious symbols

Filings Wed, 01/29/25 1:00 pm

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“Quebec’s National Assembly passed Bill 21 in 2019, which requires various public officials in authority — such as police officers or teachers — to refrain from wearing religious symbols while performing their duties.” - CPost

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Quebec's 'secularism police' bill unites Muslim, Christians, and more

Filings Thu, 06/20/19 8:31 pm

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“On Sunday, Quebec’s legislature passed a bill prohibiting government employees, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious clothing or accessories. The bill passed with an overwhelming 73 to 35 vote and a court challenge has already been filed.” - W. Examiner

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Proposal to ban many public employees from wearing religious symbols fuels fiery debate in Quebec

Filings Mon, 04/15/19 8:31 pm

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The measure “would prohibit civil servants, teachers, nurses, bus drivers, lawyers and other people who interact with the public from wearing religious symbols while at work. It would apply to Sikh turbans, Christian jewelry and Jewish kippahs, but the focus of the controversy has been over hijabs worn by many Muslim women in Quebec.” - Fox

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