Quebec Secularism Law Challenged in Canada's Supreme Court

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Quebec's secularism law, officially known as Bill 21, prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority, such as teachers, police officers, and judges, from wearing religious symbols like hijabs, kippahs, or turbans while on duty. The law has faced widespread criticism, with opponents arguing that it infringes on religious freedom and discriminates against religious minorities, particularly women who wear headscarves. The challenge in Canada's Supreme Court marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over the law's constitutionality and its impact on Quebec society.