The law was first passed by the #Quebec government in 2019. Numerous activists and organizations including the National Council of Canadian Muslims have been challenging it in lower courts since.
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The law was first passed by the #Quebec government in 2019. Numerous activists and organizations including the National Council of Canadian Muslims have been challenging it in lower courts since.
23.01.2025 20:36 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge of #Bill21, also known as Quebec’s #secularism law.
The law has prevented those in public service roles from wearing religious symbols while at work, notably targeting women wearing hijabs.