Quebec Laïcité Bill Sparks Heated Debate in Legislative Circles

April 22, 2025, 7:20 pm

Quebec’s proposed laïcité bill—aimed at deepening secularism in schools—has ignited a fiery and divided debate among lawmakers. Some call for even stricter measures while others demand a rollback, ensuring that the schoolyard of politics remains as contentious as ever, with each side armed with more than just rhetoric.


ledevoir.com / Le projet de loi du ministre Bernard Drainville sur la laïcité divise

Le projet de loi 94 vise à élargir la laïcité dans les écoles du Québec.

lapresse.ca / Laïcité | Le projet de loi du ministre Bernard Drainville divise

Le projet de loi du ministre Bernard Drainville qui vise à élargir la laïcité dans les écoles du Québec est loin de faire consensus. Alors que la liste des personnes qui demandent que la pièce législative aille plus loin augmente, d’autres réclament purement et simplement son retrait.  


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