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Quebec Expands Secularism Bill, Bans Prayer Rooms and Symbols

11/28/2025

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Quebec's government will introduce a bill expanding secularism rules, including a ban on prayer rooms in universities and CEGEPs.
The bill would extend the face-covering ban to educators in public and subsidized daycares.
It would prohibit religious symbols in public communications and restrict meals offered for religious reasons.
The move follows Bill 21 expansions.
Minister Jean-François Roberge says the bill aligns with Quebec's secular values amid declining government support.

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Quebec's government will introduce a bill expanding secularism rules, including a ban on prayer rooms in universities and CEGEPs.
The bill would extend the face-covering ban to educators in public and subsidized daycares.
It would prohibit religious symbols in public communications and restrict meals offered for religious reasons.
The move follows Bill 21 expansions.
Minister Jean-François Roberge says the bill aligns with Quebec's secular values amid declining government support.