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Quebec Government Seeks to Ban Public Prayer Amid Controversy

8/28/2025

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The Quebec government intends to introduce a bill prohibiting public prayer due to concerns about street prayers.
Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge highlighted the importance of reinforcing secularism.
Critics, including the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, claim this violates religious freedoms.
The government is under pressure from declining poll numbers and ongoing challenges in healthcare and housing.

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The Quebec government intends to introduce a bill prohibiting public prayer due to concerns about street prayers.
Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge highlighted the importance of reinforcing secularism.
Critics, including the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, claim this violates religious freedoms.
The government is under pressure from declining poll numbers and ongoing challenges in healthcare and housing.