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Quebec to ban religious symbols in subsidized daycares, expanding Bill 21's secularism rules.
The Quebec government plans to ban religious symbols for staff in government-subsidized daycares, expanding its secularism policies under Bill 21.
The move, aimed at ensuring neutrality in early childhood education, applies to visible symbols like hijabs, turbans, and large crosses.
A grandfather clause allows current workers to keep their roles without removing symbols.
The policy aligns with broader efforts to reduce religious presence in public institutions, including proposed bans on prayer and face coverings.
The upcoming Supreme Court case on Bill 21 may address the use of the notwithstanding clause, though no decision has been made.
Implementation is expected in the coming months.
Québec prohibirá los símbolos religiosos en las guarderías subsidiadas, expandiendo las reglas de secularismo del Proyecto de Ley 21.