Quebec Secularism Law Sparks Outrage Across Canada
A Calgary columnist expresses outrage over Quebec's secularism laws, arguing they target religious minorities. Explore the debate on religious symbols in public life.
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The Real Meaning of Immaculate Conception Explained
A widespread misconception confuses the Immaculate Conception with the Virgin Birth. We clarify the Catholic dogma, its history, and why pop culture gets it wrong. Learn the facts here.
Quebec's secularism attack on religious liberty
A controversial plan to remove religious exemptions from Canada's hate speech laws faces opposition, raising alarms about aggressive secularism in Quebec and its impact on national religious freedom.
Bill C-9 Changes Could Criminalize Faith, Critics Say
The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.
Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
Quebec's Secularism Laws Expand to Target More Public Workers
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Liberals stall hate speech bill debate, risk Bloc support
The Bloc Québécois accuses the Liberals of delaying a key justice committee meeting on removing religious defences from hate speech laws, fearing political backlash. This could jeopardize the bill's passage.
Vatican says no to women deacons in Catholic Church
A Vatican commission has concluded women cannot be ordained as deacons, a decision impacting Catholic communities in Canada and worldwide. Read the full report and its implications.
Critics Warn of 'Ever-Expanding' Liberal Anti-Hate Bill
Advocates and faith groups decry changes to Bill C-9, including the removal of a religious defence for hate speech. Justice committee review sparks debate on religious freedom.
Liberal Minister Supports Removing Hate Speech Religious Exemption
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
Minister: Religion not a defence for hate speech
Heritage Minister Marc Miller defends removing religious defence from hate speech laws. Liberals and Bloc Québécois amend Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act. Read the latest.
Bill C-9 Removes Religious Text Defence from Hate Speech Laws
The Liberal government's Bill C-9, backed by the Bloc Québécois, aims to eliminate a crucial Criminal Code defence protecting religious expression, potentially criminalizing quoting sacred texts. Read the analysis.
OU Professor on Leave After Student's Failing Grade Sparks Bias Claim
A University of Oklahoma student's failing essay grade, citing biblical views on gender, led to a religious discrimination complaint and the instructor's administrative leave. Explore the latest campus culture war clash.
Poilievre: Removal of Religious Hate-Speech Exemption an Assault
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
Deal Removes Religious Exemption from Hate-Speech Laws
The Liberal government has agreed to remove the 'sincerely held' religious belief exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws to secure Bloc Québécois support for Bill C-9. Learn about the key changes and political implications.
Quebec Proposes Ban on Public Prayer
Quebec tables new secularism law to ban prayer in public spaces, citing pro-Palestinian protests. Critics argue it infringes on religious freedom. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon with message of hope
Pope Leo XIV begins historic visit to Lebanon, celebrating liturgy with Armenian Patriarch in Istanbul before bringing message of peace to war-affected communities.
Elderly Austrian nuns win convent dispute reprieve
Three elderly nuns in Austria successfully resist eviction from their convent. Sisters aged 86, 81, and 88 continue their occupation after court ruling. Read their inspiring story of determination.
Quebec child-care workers protest religious symbols ban
Quebec child-care unions demand a moratorium on the expanded religious symbols ban, warning it targets Muslim women, worsens labour shortages, and harms inclusivity.
Breaking Silence on Nigeria's Christian Persecution
Western awareness grows about atrocities against Nigerian Christians as fear and media silence lift. Learn about the escalating violence and its impact on Canada's Nigerian community.
Edmonton's New Archbishop Sets Priorities Ahead of Installation
Most Reverend Stephen A. Hero discusses his vision for Edmonton's Catholic community during November 27 media conference ahead of January installation ceremony.
Quebec secularism bill gives religious schools 3-year deadline
Quebec's government introduces new secularism legislation requiring religious private schools to end faith-based selection within three years or lose public funding. Learn the key details.
Quebec secularism law faces legal challenge from Muslim group
The National Council of Canadian Muslims is considering legal action against Quebec's expanded secularism law, which bans religious symbols in schools and public prayer. Read about the controversial Bill 9.
Quebec strengthens secularism with Bill 9 expansion
Quebec tables Bill 9 to strengthen state secularism, targeting religious food in institutions, public prayer, and symbols. Minister Roberge calls it a defining day.
Quebec's new religious restrictions bill invokes notwithstanding
Quebec's Bill 9 bans prayer in public spaces, religious face coverings in schools, and halal/kosher meals in public institutions while using the notwithstanding clause to shield from legal challenges.
Quebec tables secularism bill amid student protests
Quebec's government tables bill to strengthen secularism as Montreal university students protest prayer room bans. Get the latest on this developing political story.
Montreal students protest Quebec prayer room ban
University students in Montreal are speaking out against the Quebec government's proposed ban on prayer rooms. Learn how this affects religious freedom on campus.
Pope Leo XIV visits Türkiye in first foreign trip
Pope Leo XIV begins his first international journey with a landmark visit to Türkiye, strengthening religious and political ties between the Vatican and Ankara.
Montreal church sued over $2,500 MAGA event fine
A Montreal church is taking legal action after receiving a $2,500 municipal fine for hosting a 'MAGA superstar' event. Pastor Bernaby Quevedo defends the gathering as protected religious activity.
Texas Ten Commandments Law Creates School Crisis
Texas Attorney General sues school districts over Ten Commandments displays, creating constitutional clash between state law and Supreme Court precedent.
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