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Quebec’s Bill 9 bans religious symbols and prayer in public institutions, sparking concerns over religious freedom.
Quebec is introducing Bill 9, a sweeping secularism law that would ban prayer rooms in public institutions, including universities and CEGEPs, and prohibit religious symbols like hijabs and niqabs in schools, daycares, and public services.
The legislation, which invokes the notwithstanding clause to override constitutional challenges, also restricts public prayer and religious meals in state institutions.
The move, framed as a defense of secular values, has sparked backlash from Muslim students and civil rights groups who say it disproportionately targets religious minorities and undermines religious freedom.
The bill is under review by the National Assembly and could face legal challenges, with enforcement details still pending.
El proyecto de ley 9 de Quebec prohíbe los símbolos religiosos y la oración en las instituciones públicas, lo que provoca preocupaciones sobre la libertad religiosa.