François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec government is set to introduce a new bill aimed at further tightening Quebec’s secularism laws, building on previous efforts to limit religion in public life. This legislation has drawn criticism from religious and civil liberties groups and is expected to include bans on prayer rooms in universities, religious meal offerings, and face coverings in public services. The government’s push follows a long-standing debate over religious accommodation dating back to a 2007 report and previous laws like Bill 21. The latest proposal is part of an ongoing effort to reinforce state neutrality and limit religious symbols in public institutions.
