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Supreme Court Hears Bill 21 Challenges

Published 3 weeks ago
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The Supreme Court of Canada begins hearings on Monday to challenge Quebecs Bill 21, which bans religious symbols for public workers in authority roles. English Montreal School Board and other groups argue the bill violates minority language education rights and infringes on individual freedoms. The case also targets Quebecs use of the notwithstanding clause. Lawyers push for limits on the clause, while others argue core Canadian rights precede the Charter. The ruling could reshape Quebecs balance of secularism and individual freedoms.

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