US Neighbor Moves To Ban Public Religious Expression

Officials in Québec, a Canadian province, introduced a bill that restricts most forms of religious expression in public places and universities, while limiting the religious accommodations private businesses can offer.

Lawmakers introduced Bill No. 9, “An Act respecting the reinforcement of laicity in Québec,” on Thursday to reinforce Bill 21 (the Act respecting the laicity of the State), which was passed in 2019.

Bill 21 prohibited public sector workers — such as teachers, police officers and judges — from wearing religious symbols and covering their faces at work.

Bill 9 expands on Bill 21 by extending those regulations to a wide range of public and partially-funded institutions, including jobs in childcare centers, subsidized private schools and private health institutions under agreement.

Students in higher education institutions and childcare services must also have their faces uncovered when receiving services, according to the legislation. (Read more from “US Neighbor Moves To Ban Public Religious Expression” HERE)