In brief
Quebec's 2019 law, Bill 21, sparks legal revival—does it violate religious expression rights?
The Quebec law, known as Bill 21, restricts public-sector workers, including teachers and police, from wearing religious symbols at work. Critics argue it disproportionately affects Muslim, Jewish, and Sikh communities. The law, enacted using the "notwithstanding clause," is part of Quebec's push for secularism, which has seen strong backing from Premier François Legault and residents alike. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear the case, tensions rise over the balance between secular policies and freedom of religion in Canada.
