La Laïcité en Mouvement
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Cette page propose une base de données d'articles de presse en langue française et en langue anglaise sur la laïcité à partir de janvier 2023. Les utilisateurs peuvent effectuer une recherche par date, par pays d'origine ou par sujet. Une sélection d’histoires est présentée en haut de la page.
January 14, 2023
By Toronto Star
This article discusses the support for Bill 96 and the debates surrounding the new bill.
2 Mai 2023
Cet article décrie la décision du gouvernement du Québec d’interdire les salles de prière dans les écoles.
La Croix
March 3, 2023
Bill 96 in Quebec is causing challenges for English CEGEPs. New language requirements for administration and programs have raised concerns about negative impacts on education and English-speaking students. According to many critics, it neglects the inclusivity of English speaking communities.
By CBC News
24 April 2023
According to the Montreal Gazette, a civil liberties group has stated that Quebec schools have the legal right to permit students to pray. This comes after a recent incident where a school in the province was criticized for allowing Muslim students to pray during school hours. The group argues that schools have the responsibility to accommodate students' religious beliefs and practices, as long as they do not disrupt the learning environment.
Montreal Gazette
10 May 2023
This article is important because it demonstrates the progression of secularism and how after Bill 21, Bill 23 is being debated in Quebec.
Montreal Gazette
1 September 2023
This article examines the enforcement of the abaya ban in schools enstated by The President of France Emmanuel Macron. The abaya ban will prohibit long robes in schools.
By France24
13 October 2023
This article describes the societal and political concerns of English-speaking Quebecers. The Parti Québécois’ momentum on the French language law and other education-reform legislation such as Bill 23 remains contested by English-speaking Quebecers.
By Montreal Gazette
13 June 2023
The abaya, an Islamic clothing worn by Muslim women and girls, is now being debated in France as to whether it is or is not religious clothing. This debate is tied to France’s secularism laws which would prevent the abaya from being worn in specific public spaces and schools if it falls under the category of a religious symbol. France’s state secularism continues to center debates on women’s clothing.
By The Local
24 July 2023
This article examines Muslim civil liberties and organizations' advancement to appeal the prayer ban in schools at the Quebec Superior Court, which had previously denied their request to suspend the ban.
By CTV News - Montreal
15 August 2023
This article describes how Quebec nationalism continues to become more prevalent within Quebec society after the implementation of the secularism law and the language law.
By The Hub
17 November 2023
This article describes the fears over Bill 15, a reform on th health system that would limit the access to medical services in French.
By Montreal Gazette
1 December 2023
This article explains the controversy on Bill 15 and the bilingual status of hospitals in Quebec.
By Global News
9 January 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron received criticism after participating in a Jewish ceremony at the Elysée Palace in Paris. President Macron invited Chief Rabbi Haïm Korsia to light the first of eight candles on a Hanukkiah to commence the Jewish Festival of Lights. The celebration occurred at the residence of the President in order to present an award to him for his contributions and efforts against antisemitism. However, some French politicians and citizens condemned the celebration due to the sacred relationship of separating religion and state. By holding a religious ceremony at the presidential palace in France, tensions have risen over the importance of the country's secular traditions.
By BBC
4 February 2024
The Chief of the Kerala unit of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) recently made a statement claiming that the recently inaugurated Ram Temple in Ayodhya and a proposed mosque in the same city would strengthen India's secularism. The statement has received significant criticism, mainly due to the Indian Union Muslim League's reputation as a vocal supporter of secularism and its principles. This has also sparked debates among politicians and religious groups, with varied opinions on the statement's impact on Indian secularism.
By Hindustan Times
1 March 2024
The court of appeal in Quebec has recently upheld Bill 21, the secularism law that prohibits public sector workers who hold positions of authority from wearing religious symbols while on the job. This verdict has caused anxiety among minority groups, mainly the Muslim and Sikh communities in Quebec. There are concerns that this decision will lead to further discrimination and that the court may have failed to acknowledge the importance of equality, intersectionality, and minority rights. The English Montreal School Board may bring up the issues surrounding Bill 21 and its potential impact on minority groups to the Supreme Court of Canada.
By Global News
1 April 2024
The recent Supreme Court ruling in India upheld the decision to allow Hindu prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. The Places of Worship Act mandates upholding secularism as per the Indian constitution. However, the ruling has led to increased tensions between India's Muslim and Hindu communities, with continuing debates on religious practices. This article highlights the ongoing tension between the two communities and emphasizes the need for sensitive approaches to religious practices and beliefs while upholding constitutional mandates of secularism. As India strives to maintain its secular identity, it must find ways to bridge divides and promote inclusivity while respecting the diverse cultural and religious practices of its people.
By Hindustan Times
3 May 2024
The Quebec government is seeking advice from the French government on applying secularism laws in the education system. Education Minister Jean-François Roberge has requested a meeting with the French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, to learn from France's "best practices" in applying its stricter secularism law. This request comes after the Coalition Avenir Québec government adopted Bill 52, which renews the use of the notwithstanding clause to shield Bill 21 from court challenges for another five years. Many are concerned about the Quebec government's move to adopt the French government's strategy towards adopting and influencing secular values.
By Montreal Gazette
11 January 2025
The article highlights divisions in France over the discourses related to Islam and secularism since the Charlie Hebdo attack, noting a rift between the Socialist Party and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s left. It mentions Mélenchon’s eulogy for Charb, emphasizing secular values, following a Republican march in solidarity with Charlie Hebdo.
By Le Monde
19 February 2025
This article states that the French Senate voted 210 to 81 on Tuesday to ban the wearing of signs or attire indicating political or religious affiliations in competitions organized by French sports federations. The bill, which requires approval from the National Assembly to become law, is endorsed by the French government and also prohibits clothing that contradicts French secularism in swimming pools. Junior interior minister Francois-Noel Buffet described the legislation as a measure against separatism.
By France 24
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4 March 2025
This article explains the political and social tensions between Quebec and Canada in light of the contestation of Bill 21. The federal government plans to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada's leave to appeal Quebec's secular law. The federal government has asserted its vested interest in the case. Justice Canada has filed a notice on behalf of the Attorney General to highlight the government's distinct interest as an intervenor.
By City News
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05 June 2024
In 2024, Tajikistan plans to implement a ban on the Islamic hijab, following an unofficial ban in previous years. The Tajik parliament will also prohibit traditions and celebrations that are in opposition to Tajik culture. This decision has stirred debate within the country and internationally, raising concerns about religious freedom and cultural expression.
By Asia Plus
04 July 2024
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon has introduced initiatives aimed at promoting the preservation of Tajiki culture while also addressing public expressions of religiosity, which includes implementing regulations regarding the wearing of headscarves. These efforts are perceived as part of Rahmon's endeavors to uphold the principles of a secular state. Analysts suggest that these initiatives may be a response to the increasing religious observance in Tajikistan, as indicated by the rising number of individuals attending mosques, engaging in Islamic study groups, and adopting Islamic attire.
By News X
02 August 2024
The debate over displaying religious symbols at the Paris Olympic Games has sparked discussion. It revolves around Sylla, a 26-year-old Olympic athlete who wore a navy blue baseball cap to comply with French laws prohibiting the Islamic headscarf. This decision has generated various opinions, with some seeing it as a form of discrimination against Muslims, while others see it as an effort to uphold the authorities' stance and secular values. The perspectives of human rights advocates and a French lawyer shed light on the ongoing conversation about religious freedom in France despite the secular law.
By U.S News
03 September 2024
In 2023, the State Commission on Religious Affairs in Kyrgyzstan proposed amendments to tighten control over the religious sphere. This move comes in response to growing concerns about the potential influence of religious organizations on political activities. The amendments aim to ban the formation of political parties based on religion and prohibit political organizations from engaging in spiritual activities. This decision was made to maintain the separation of religion and politics and to ensure that the country's political landscape remains secular.
By The Times of Central Asia
06 November 2024
Switzerland is poised to enact a nationwide prohibition on the burqa, effective January 1, 2025, which will impose fines of up to £900 on individuals found in contravention of this regulation. This legislation, commonly designated as the "burqa ban," will be applicable across all Swiss cantons, building upon prior implementations in the regions of St. Gallen and Ticino that were established through local referenda. The national ban was narrowly ratified in a 2021 referendum and has garnered significant criticism from various Muslim organizations. It was introduced by the Swiss People's Party, which has advocated for this contentious measure, highlighting the ongoing debates surrounding cultural integration and religious expression within Swiss society.
By Daily Mail
06 December 2024
Quebec promises new legislation to strengthen secularism in schools, may ban prayer in public spaces
Premier François Legault is poised to introduce new legislation in Quebec focused on reinforcing secularism within educational institutions. On the final day of the parliamentary session, he articulated his commitment to defending Quebec values, explicitly addressing what he termed "Islamists" in a press conference. Legault underscored the significance of fundamental values in Quebec, such as secularism and gender equality, asserting that he intends to advocate for these principles vigorously. Furthermore, he suggested the potential application of the notwithstanding clause to prohibit prayers in public areas, including parks. Although the precise timeline for introducing this legislation has not been specified, the initiative seeks to fortify secular values within the province's educational system and regulate the expression of religious practices in public spaces.
By CityNews
08 October 2024
In Ireland, numerous teachers are contending the impact of religious beliefs on the hiring process in primary schools. This scenario brings to the forefront the challenges teachers face within the education system, with a specific focus on concerns regarding potential discrimination based on religion. The article underscores the intricacies of navigating religious beliefs when pursuing employment as a primary school teacher.
By The Irish Times
04 April 2025
This article explains the competition ban for French Muslim weighlifters who wear the Islamic headscarf. Expanding the French law on the headscarf ban has reinforced fear amongst these religious groups in no longer being able to compete in domestic sports competitions.
By IOL
11 May 2025
The growing influence of secularism in Nepal has reinstated a new secular order. The 2015 Constitution of Nepal highlighted a unique definition of secularism which guarantees religion and cultural freedoms.
By The Diplomat
10 June 2025
The Israeli Education Minister has allocated shekels to Orthodox educational schools without proper supervision creating further tensions among secular Israelis. The Minister has provided shekels with increased control over students, impacting secular students ability to thrive in schools.
By Haaretz
10 August 2025
A Nova Scotia athlete has shown great determination to break stereotypes and religious barriers by competing in sports competitions with wearing her hijab at Canada Summer Games in light of the growing secular tensions.
By CBC News
2 July 2025
The recent controversy over Bill 21 and religious neutrality has arisen in Quebec colleges. The Quebec Ministry of Higher Education conducted a report on the growing tensions among Muslim and Jewish student groups as well as the need for stronger mandates on religious neutrality. The call to end prayer rooms factored as part of the report in order to promote coexistence and religious neutrality.
By The Suburban
24 October 2025
The Quebec government's plan to pass Bill 94 is raising concerns among daycare workers. The Executive Director of the Quebec Association of Early Childhood Centers has expressed that the link between wearing religious symbols and their potential impact on children in daycare is not well understood. There are growing worries about the possibility of low-quality early childhood services as a result of Bill 94.
By CTV News
14 September 2025
A recent ruling by the British Columbia tribunal states that photos of 'unveiled' Muslim women are not classified as intimate images under the Intimate Images Protections Act.
By CTV News
03 November 2025
Quebec tightens secularism laws; bans face coverings and religious symbols for all educational staff
Quebec's secular laws are strengthening. The province has expanded its secular policies by adopting Bill 94, An Act to reinforce laicity in the education network, on October 30. This law bans face coverings and religious symbols for all educational staff. It also ends accommodation for religious holidays for students and school staff in all public schools across the province.
By The Canadian Jewish News
02 December 2025
The United Nations has been asked to investigate the Legault government's proposed Quebec constitution, Bill 1, and the Quebec Constitution Act, 2025. Constitutional lawyers are arguing that it will infringe on the fundamental rights of Quebec citizens. The proposed constitution of the Coalition Avenir Québec has become an emergency issue at the UN.
By Montreal Gazette
15 January 2026
A French parliamentary committee has rejected a bill proposed by the conservative Republican Party that aimed to ban minors from wearing headscarves in public. The debate on the bill took place in the National Assembly on January 22. Supporters of the bill argue that it highlights issues of gender inequality, with some advocating for a partial ban that would specifically apply to girls under the age of 15.
By Anadolu Ajansi
03 February 2026
Quebec minister Drainville is consultating on the province's new secularism bill 9 at the National Assembly. The new secularism bill strengthens secularism in the education system and public services.
By CBC News
07 March 2026
Parents and volunteers throughout Montreal are criticizing Quebec's Bill 94. They argue that expanding secular laws into the education system will put significant strain on students and school staff. Many have expressed concerns about potential exclusion in both English and French school boards.
By Montreal City News
02 April 2026
The Quebec government adoped Bill 9, An Act respecting the reinforcement of laicity in Quebec. This new Bill expands the limits on pulic prayers and extends the ban on wearing religious symbols to daycare workers.
By Radio Canada
11 May 2026
This article highlights how members of Quebec's Muslim community are protesting in front of the Quebec premier's Montreal office to repeal these laws.
By Global News
11 June 2026
The Coalition Avenir Quebec government's Bill 1 will not be passed before the end of the parliamentary session due to time constraints. This bill, introduced by former Quebec Premier François Legault, aims to protect the province's common values of secularism and neutrality. However, it has faced opposition from various First Nations leaders, opposition parties, legal experts, and civil liberties groups.
By CBC News
20 July 2026
A French court has suspended a municipal order banning burkini coverall swimwear on public beaches in the town near Cannes. The court based the suspension on its finding that the ban violated fundamental freedoms. This decision favoured the Human Rights League, which argued that the burkini ban unfairly targeted Muslim women.
By Anadolu Ajansi
8 August 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada decides to hear the Wirring v. Law Society of Alberta in order to determine the constitutionality for prospective lawyers to take an oath in allegiance to the sovereign.
By Yahoo News
13 September 2026
Catholic bishops urged Nigeria's electoral commission and political parties to ensure transparent, credible 2027 elections free of manipulation, praising voter resilience shown during the recent Osun State polls and warning against vote-buying and electoral violence.
By Vanguard
7 Janvier 2023
Cet article examine les difficultés de revenir au Canada français à Québec. Les débats sur les valeurs fondatrices du Canada français sur la religion et la spiritualité en critiquent la Révolution tranquille. La laïcité est considérée comme quelque chose qui va être regretté, selon Gérard Bouchard.
LeDevoir
12 Février 2023
Cet article examine les discours de Justin Trudeau envers le Québec et comment la laïcité n’est pas comprise comme une expression de liberté mais comme discriminatoire.
Le Journal de Québec
17 Mars 2023
Cet article décrit comment le principe de laïcité est de plus en plus contesté au Mali par les associations mulsim
LaCroix
4 Avril 2023
Cet article examine les discours sur la laïcité et le féminisme en France.
Saint-Nazaire Maville
6 Mai 2023
Cet article décrit comment la population malienne est divisée sur le thème de la laïcité et de l’État.
Le Monde
29 Septembre 2023
Cet article examine l'opposition contre le Trudeau government après qu'il a passer des commentaires sur la laïcité.
Le Journal de Québec
31 Octobre 2023
Cet article examine la tension entre l'islamisme et le sport. Selon plusieurs, la loi de la laïcité doit être étendue aux clubs de sport.
L'Est Républic
3 Juin 2023
La position de Bernard Drainville à titre de ministre de l’Éducation du Québec fait l’objet d’un débat entre les politiciens et les enseignants après le lancement de la réforme du projet loi 23. Malgré l’entrée en fonction de Drainville en 2022, les syndicats d’enseignants exigent maintenant la reconnaissance de l’éducation et leur position. Le projet de loi 23 accroît les pouvoirs du ministre et apporte des changements importants à la gouvernance des écoles sans l’apport des enseignants, créant ainsi un nouveau débat au sein du système d’éducation québécois.
Le Devoir
18 Juillet 2023
Cet article examine le conseil de la laïcité de Chambéry et leur consultation sur les questions de là l'icite de diversité et de respect des citoyens.
Le Point
22 Août 2023
Cet article examine le débat sur le plan d'action proposé contre le racisme systémique et la nouvelle addition liée à la religion par le gouvernement Trudeau.
LeDevoir
6 Novembre 2023
Cet article examine comment la laïcité a été abandonnée en Turquie avec le régime Islamique.
Le Figaro
6 Décembre 2023
Cet article examine comment les jeunes entre les âges de 18 à 30 sont plus tolérants en relation avec les signes religieux.
La Croix
5 Janvier 2024
En France, la mise en place de nouveaux imams formés et envoyés par d’autres pays et de leur financement de leur formation à organiser depuis le 1er janvier 2024. Ceux déja dans le pays vont perdre leur statut selong le ministre de l’Intérieur Gérald Darmanin. La théologie médiévale de l'islam, qui n'est pas en accord avec la laïcité, est influencée par les représentants du culte musulman. La France ne peut pas continuer à supporter les frais financiers pour les associations qui gèrent les lieux de culte, y compris les mosquées, en vertu de la loi de la laïcité.
Ouest-France
6 Février 2024
En France, la ministre de l'éducation, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, a révélé la mise en place d'un nouveau groupe de travail pour traiter de l'application du principe de laïcité dans les établissements privés. Suite à un bilan des atteintes à la laïcité, elle a pris la décision de réagir face à des phénomènes exceptionnels tels que l'interdiction de l'abaya et le qamis. Pour assurer l'application complète et effective du principe de laïcité, l'initiative cible la présidente du Conseil des Sages de la laïcité, Dominique Schnapper.
Sud Ouest
1 Mars 2024
La Cour d’appel du Québec a récemment confirmé la loi 21, qui interdit le port de symboles religieux. Cette décision a été critiquée par divers groupes de la société. Le Conseil national des musulmans et l’Association canadienne des libertés civiles font partie des organisations qui s’opposent à la loi 21 et qui prévoient de faire appel à la Cour suprême du Canada dans l’espoir de renverser la décision. La controverse entourant la décision de la Cour d’appel du Québec a suscité un débat sur les limites de la laïcité et de la liberté de religion au Québec et au Canada.
La Croix
7 Avril 2024
La communauté sikh de Belgique essaye depuis septembre 2023 pour demander reconnaissance de leur religion par l'État. Le mouvement a été organiser par vingt mille sikhs qui veulent obtenir reconnaissance directement par l'État. En Belgique, la religion sikhe n'a quand meme pas été recconnu malgré six autres cultes reconnus. Le progrès des religions comme le catholicism and l'islam donne les sikhs de l'espoir pour avoir meilleure reconnaissance par l'État Belgique.
La Libre
3 Mai 2024
Les enseignants de l’Outaouais protestent et s’opposent à leur syndicat, la Fédération autonome d’éducation (FAE), pour sa décision de contester le projet de loi 21, la loi laïque au Québec. Il y a une résistance organisée parmi les enseignants de l’Outaouais contre l’intention de leur syndicat de contester la validité de la Loi sur la laïcité d’État devant la Cour suprême du Québec. Les enseignants sont critiques, citant le "déficit démocratique" et accusant l’union d'"imposer sa volonté sans consentement."
Le Driot
2 Janvier 2025
Cet article examine le débat sur les espaces de prière publiques liés aux violations prétendument présumées de la Loi sur la laïcité et de la Loi sur l'éducation par l'école primaire Bedford. Le gouvernement enquête 17 écoles québécoises pour des violations prétendument concernant la laïcité et la qualité de l'éducation. Le premier ministre François Legault a soulevé des préoccupations au sujet des influences religieuses dans les écoles et a proposé d'interdire les prières publiques, ce qui a été critiqué comme étant une mesure inefficace pour faire face à tels défis éducatifs.
Le Devoir
19 Février 2025
Cet article examine comment le maire de Montpellier, Michaël Delafosse, envisage de rencontrer les représentants locaux des religions afin de rester respectueux de l’esprit de la loi séperatiste de 1905 et de respecter la laïcité.
La Croix
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16 Mars 2025
La Grande Mosquée de Paris a officiellement exprimé ses critiques à l’égard des propos de Gabriel Attal. Selon les représentants de la mosquée, les propos d’Attal contribueraient à l’intolérance religieuse qui alimente actuellement l’islamophobie en France. La Grande Mosquée de Paris considère ses paroles comme préjudiciables et contre-productives à la promotion de la tolérance religieuse et de la compréhension mutuelle.
Bladi
09 Juin 2024
Le modèle français de laïcité et son évolution différent significativement aux pays africains. La co-construction d’une société pluraliste et solidaire implique que les pays africains intègrent la religion et l’islam ensemble. Les pays africains encouragent une société plus solidaire selon l’auteur et proposent une approche équilibrée de la laïcité qui pourrait être une méthode adoptée par d’autres pays comme la France.
La Croix
03 Juillet 2024
Le Mouvement laïque Québécois a formulé une requête auprès de la Cour suprême du Canada. Suite à son implication en tant que membre du conseil d'administration de l'une des parties demanderesses, le juge Jamal se retire du dossier de la contestation judiciaire de la loi 21.
Le Devoir
06 Août 2024
Le Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko a critiqué le port du voile pour ne pas s’aligner sur les valeurs laïques du Sénégal et son impact sur la société sénégalaise. Tout en reconnaissant les meilleurs élèves du Sénégal, il a déclenché un débat en abordant le port du foulard islamique dans les écoles francophones. Sa réponse à la question d’un élève voilé sur les défis auxquels font face les élèves pour s’adapter au programme scolaire traditionnel a souligné l’importance de l’inclusivité. Cette controverse représente les caractéristiques distinctes de la laïcité sénégalaise telles qu’elles sont décrites dans la constitution, qui présente une perméabilité notable entre le domaine politique et religieux
Le Monde
08 Septembre 2024
L’équipe d’animation pastorale (EAP) de la paroisse Saint-Maur de la source vive a concocté une journée de détente et de prière pour les particuliers afin de découvrir le patrimoine religieux des églises de Dun-sur-Meuse et du Mont-devant-Sassey. La manifestation vise à offrir un environnement paisible et réfléchi aux participants pour explorer l’importance historique et architecturale de ces églises, offrant une occasion unique de se connecter avec le patrimoine religieux de la région.
L'Est Republicain
11 Novembre 2024
Libye : le ministre Trabelsi réfléchit à l’obligation du port du voile pour consolider son consensus
Imad Trabelsi, le ministre de l’Intérieur du gouvernement d’unité nationale libyen à Tripoli, a annoncé son intention de rétablir la "police morale", ce qui soulève des discussions importantes sur l’intersection entre religion et laïcité dans le pays. Ses mesures proposées comprennent l’encouragement des femmes à porter le hijab et la réglementation des interactions sociales entre les hommes et les femmes, reflétant une poussée vers les normes islamiques dans la vie publique. Cette initiative soulève des préoccupations quant à l’érosion potentielle des valeurs et libertés laïques en Libye, suggérant une évolution vers un modèle de gouvernance plus islamique.
Nova News
06 Décembre 2024
Le ministre de l’Éducation, Bernard Drainville, a annoncé vendredi qu’il compte déposer un projet de loi visant à renforcer la laïcité dans les écoles du Québec. Cette initiative vient alors que les parlementaires se préparent pour leur congé des fêtes. Drainville a souligné l’importance des écoles publiques comme milieu laïque où les élèves peuvent apprendre et socialiser sans être soumis à la pression de leurs croyances religieuses. La proposition souligne l’engagement à maintenir le caractère laïque du système d’éducation au Québec.
Le Soleil
13 Octobre 2024
Anne Genetet, la nouvelle Ministre de l'Éducation Nationale a rédigé un rapport sur les atteintes à la laïcité dans les écoles en France. Elle se préoccupe du nombre élevé d'agressions à la laïcité perpétrées dans les écoles, qui dépasse les 800 en un an.
La Croix
19 Avril 2025
Cet article examine la vigile pascale et le baptême en France de plus de 10 000 adultes. L'augementation du baptême en France renforce l'importance de respecter la laïcité.
La Croix
06 Mai 2025
Emmanuel Macron soutient la laïcité et interprète la loi 1905 comme une revendication identitaire, en prétendant la laïciser dans la société. Le Président demande à chacun de devenir des ambassadeurs de la laïcité et de défendre l'unité et la liberté.
BFMTV
07 Juin 2025
Un collège de Nice a décidé de décaler l'épreuve orale du brevet pour l'Aïd. La controverse a commencé lorsque plusieurs personnes ont exprimé leur mécontentement face au fait que le collège ne respecte pas la loi sur la laïcité à l'école.
Nice Matin
07 Juillet 2025
Le gouvernement du Québec se penche sur les mesures prises par les collèges Vanier et Dawson. Une demande a été publié pour analyser les pratiques d'accommodements religieux dans les établissements d'enseignment supérieur. Le rapport d'enquête sur les collèges n'en fait aucune mention sur la question des locaux de prière.
La Presse
18 Août 2025
La piscine municipale de Dieulefit a décidé l'introduire une interdiction sur le port du burkini pour renforcer le respect de la laïcité. L'interdiction a été introduit aprés un usager de la piscine municipale de Dieulefit a partagé des photos avec plusieurs femmes portant le burkini.
La Dauphine
01 Septembre 2025
Le gouvernement Legault envisage l'interdiction de prier en public comme un moyen d'affirmer la laïcité. Les protestataires ont prié devant le campement installé sur le campus de l'Université McGill en 2024. D'après le gouvernement, interdire la prière renforcera les valeurs d'un État démocratique et les valeurs laïques.
Radio Canada
09 Octobre 2025
L'Italie a décidé de bannir le port du voile intégral et de la burqa dans tous les lieux publics, dans le but de combattre le'séparatisme islamique'.
L'Express
11 Novembre 2025
En mars 2026, la Cour suprême du Canada prévoit de s'occuper de la contestation de la Loi 21, la Loi sur la laïcité de l'État du Québec. La décision va être rendue quelques mois avant l'élection provinciale au Québec.
La Presse
04 Décembre 2025
Le crucifix dans l'hôtel de ville de Québec sera retiré d'ici Noël. Le symbole religieux sera enlevé pour se conformer au principe de laïcité, et sera entreposé dans une collection d’objets historiques.
La Presse
13 Janvier 2026
Président Emmanuel Macron a invité des chefs religieux au palais de l’Élysée. Pour la conférence nationale sur les actes antireligieux. Cette initiative encourage les liens avec les dirigeants religieux et met en lumière l'impact de la laïcité.
La Croix
03 Février 2026
Plus de 300 enseignants de divers cégeps anglophones rejettent la loi 9 pour avoir des effets discriminatoires. La loi 9 sur le renforcement de la laïcité au Québec étend l'interdiction pour le personnel et les beneficiares d'un service de se presenter à visage couvert dans les garderies subventionnées, les cégeps et les universités.
Le Devoir
13 mars 2026
Amira Elghawaby, ancienne représentante spéciale du Canada continue de s'opposer à la loi 21 sur la laïcité malgré l'abolition de son poste pour lutter contre le racisme et la haine au Canada.
Le Devoir
02 avril 2026
Jean-François Roberge estime que le renforcement de la laïcité à l'espace public va supporter les principes de la loi 21. Le nouvel renforcement interdit toutes pratiques religieuses collectives dans la rue et le port de signes religieux aux éducateurs des garderies et aux employés des écoles privées.
Le Journal du Québec
05 mai 2026
Sur la Côte d’Azur, le collectif « Ainsi soit-il le 06 » installe des croix géantes pour marquer le territoire de symboles chrétiens à travers toute la France. Depuis plusieurs mois, les signes religieux se multiplient dans les sommets des reliefs malgré l’influence de la laïcité.
HuffPost
09 juin 2026
Le juge en chef de la Cour suprême du Canada affirme une décision dans la cause sur la Loi sur la laïcité de l'État du Québec pourrait étre rendue avant l'élection provinciale.
La Presse
03 Juillet 2026
Le vendredi 3 juillet, la Conférence des religieux et religieuses de France (Corref) et la Miviludes ont officialisé leur partenariat par le biais d'une convention pour lutter contre les dérives sectaires et pour promouvoir la laïcité.
France Info
12 Août 2026
L'acceptance du burkini à la piscine des Marécottes remet le débat sur le port des vetements religieux au centre du la controverse. Ce debat va rebondir au Grand Conseil valaisan après le site internet a indiqué que le port du burkini est permit dans sa piscine naturelle.
Le Nouvelliste
11 septembre 2026
L'Union du clergé sénégalais tient sa 48e assemblée générale à Tambacounda (14-18 septembre 2026) pour renforcer son autonomie financière. Environ 200 prêtres participent à des ateliers sur les coopératives et l'économie solidaire.
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Quebec teachers union joins Supreme Court challenge to Bill 21 | 30/04/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines how the Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), which represents over 66,000 teachers in nine unions, has teamed up with the English Montreal School Board to challenge Bill 21 at the Supreme Court of Canada. The FAE expressed their opposition to the Quebec government’s use of the notwithstanding clause, which protects the law from legal challenges based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The FAE wants the Supreme Court to review the verdict of the Quebec Court of Appeal that upheld Bill 21. |
More groups join fight against Quebec’s controversial secularism law | 30/04/2024 | Global News | This article describes how the CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, Stephen Brown, has criticized Quebec's secularism law, calling it cruel and dehumanizing. He argues that Bill 21 is preventing some religious minorities from pursuing educational professions. The National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association are taking the matter to Canada's Supreme Court, claiming that Bill 21 is exacerbating social tensions in Quebec. |
Supreme Court notice on plea to allow people who have left Islam to inherit under secular rather than sharia law | 29/04/2024 | The Hindu | This article discusses how the Supreme Court has sought a response from the Union Government on a petition filed by a woman based in Kerala. The woman, P.M. Safiya, who was born a Muslim, has stated that she is now a non-believer and should be governed by secular statutes rather than Sharia law. The three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, has issued formal notices to the Union Government and the State of Kerala. The case has been posted for detailed hearing in July. |
Teachers union joins bid to have Supreme Court rule on Quebec religious symbols ban | 29/04/2024 | CTV News | This article examines that a significant teachers union in Quebec, the Federation autonome de l'enseignement (FAE), has announced its intention to challenge the province's secularism law before the Supreme Court of Canada, following the lead of the English Montreal School Board. The FAE opposes the use of the Constitution's notwithstanding clause by the Quebec government to prevent Charter challenges against the law. The union has released a statement expressing its disagreement with the law, which prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols while working. |
Gabriel Attal accused of swinging to far-right territory | 29/04/2024 | Report News Agency | This article examines the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and the accusations that he is traditionally associated with the far-right territory within politics. |
Paris suburbs get spanking new Olympic venues while teachers and pupils seethe in decrepit schools | 28/04/2024 | France 24 | This article reports on the recent protests by teachers and parents in Paris against the Paris Olympics. They are calling for immediate action to address various issues. The protests have been ongoing for several weeks and highlight the severity of the situation, even though the government has allocated millions to reduce social inequality and uphold France's secular values. These measures include the implementation of uniforms and the banning of abayas. |
Quebec unveils $603 million five-year plan to protect French language | 28/04/2024 | Global News | This article describes how Quebec's Minister Jean-François Roberge presented a $603-million plan to protect and promote the French language. The plan includes 21 measures to monitor language trends, improve students' French mastery, and boost the French cultural offering. The Quebec government aims to reverse the decline of the French with this new plan. |
Subjecting the CAA Rule to proportionality | 28/04/2024 | The Leaflet | This article discusses constitutional challenges to India's Citizenship Amendment Act over citizenship, naturalization, and religion. The Act has faced opposition due to its residency requirements and exclusion of certain religions, such as Islam. |
Congress promoting reservation on religious lines, says PM Modi in Goa | 27/04/2024 | The Weekly Voice | This article describes how Prime Minister Modi accused Congress & allies of promoting religious reservation for vote-bank politics. He expressed confidence in winning elections with BJP's approach to advance values of secularism and social justice. |
France's PM stands with teachers after school chief quits in hijab row | 26/04/2024 | MSN | This article describes how the Prime Minister of France defended French secularism after a school principal in Paris resigned due to death threats. The principal had asked a student to remove her Muslim veil on school premises, leading to false accusations against the headmaster. Attal stated that the state would file a complaint against the student for falsely accusing the headmaster of mistreatment to uphold and maintain secular values. |
Islamic mortgages are a major obstacle to state secularism | 26/04/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article questions the Canadian government's announcement regarding Islamic banking laws and loans and highlights concerns raised by Tarek Fatah. It argues that such loans could impose interpretations of the Islamic prohibition of ribâ, which would benefit the financiers. It highlights the community pressure by the Muslim community with the growing secular values across Canada. |
Can’t divide religions for votes in Goa | 25/04/2024 | The Times of India | This article reports on the recent statements made by Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, India. He reassured the public that Goan identity would be preserved against the efforts to divide religion for political motives. |
Low voting turnout is the cause of Muslim disempowerment in India | 25/04/2024 | Muslim Mirror | This article explains the increasing centralization of power in India's union government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's consolidation of political, economic, and legal policies. Despite the increasing number of Hindu voters, there is still a significant disparity between the voter turnout of Hindus and Muslims, with Muslims feeling increasingly marginalized during elections. |
Michaela School prayer ban: allowing for religious diversity in education is a tradition in England | 24/04/2024 | The Conversation | This article reports that a Muslim student at Michaela School in London has failed to challenge the school's ban on prayer rituals in the High Court. The school argued that the ban was implemented to prevent prayers from "undermining inclusion." Although the school's headteacher, Katharine Birbalsingh, described the ruling as a victory, she refuses to accommodate the needs of religious groups at a school, does not necessarily create inclusivity, and permitting religious diversity is a tradition in education in England. |
Are Islamic mortgages compatible with Quebec-style secularism? | 23/04/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article explores the possibility of the Canadian banking system introducing "Islamic mortgages," as proposed in the budget presented by the Trudeau government. The article also mentions the controversy surrounding Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's statement opposing the new mortgages, which has been criticized as being anachronistic. |
The Bloc’s fake freakout over halal mortgages is ridiculous | 22/04/2024 | The Globe and Mail | This article describes the tension between the advancement of secularism and the introduction of halal mortgages. The Bloc Québécois is opposing a proposal in last week's budget to expand access to halal mortgages and other alternative financing products. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet and his MPs warned that this proposal would set Canada and Quebec on a slippery slope into sharia law. |
Prayer rituals in schools remain a divisive issue | 22/04/2024 | The Guardian | This article explains how the Michaela Community School in London has announced its secular status and removed all religious affiliations to focus on results. Although some argue that promoting students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development can only be achieved through religion, the school prevents parents from challenging its policy after signing up their children. |
Modi accused of ‘hate speech’ toward India’s Muslims in election rally | 22/04/2024 | The Washington Post | This article discusses the accusations of "hate speech" against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by his political opponents. During an election rally, Modi allegedly made comments that seemed to portray Muslims as taking the wealth of other Indians, which sparked outrage and criticism. The incident has brought attention to the issue of religious tensions in India and raised concerns about the use of inflammatory rhetoric in political campaigning. |
Why Canada is considering option of halal mortgages | 21/04/2024 | Toronto Star | This article reports that the federal government of Canada is planning to introduce financial tools for Muslim Canadians. They announced they would explore measures to expand access to alternative financing products, including halal mortgages. However, the proposal to consider products like halal mortgages has already drawn criticism from the Bloc Québécois, who is arguing that Canada is a secular country and that the integration of religious ideologies should not be allowed in the public sphere. |
New French-language commercial signage rules continue to cause concern for Que. businesse | 20/04/2024 | CTV News | his article explores the impact of Quebec's language law on businesses operating in the province. The government's efforts to protect the French language have come under criticism from various economic organizations. They have written an open letter to the Legault government, urging them to reconsider these measures. The organizations argue that the language law could have adverse effects on the business community and Quebec's economy. |
France to sue teenager for falsely accusing teacher of hitting her in row over headscarf | 20/04/2024 | MSN | This article reports that French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced that the state will file a lawsuit against a teenage girl who falsely accused her school headteacher of hitting her after she was asked to remove her hijab. The incident has sparked a heated debate in France, where the government is trying to assess what accounts for an encroachment of religious values in public institutions. |
Amit Shah says there is no need to remove 'secular' from Constitution | 19/04/2024 | India Today | This article explains Amit Shah's recent statement that there is no need to remove the word 'secular' from the Indian Constitution. According to Shah, the BJP's goal is to make the country secular, which is why they are advocating for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). |
Has Europe abandoned its Christian roots? | 19/04/2024 | La Croix | This article discusses the political debates over Europe's Christian roots. The most recent controversy occurred in December 2021 when the European Commission urged citizens to use a more inclusive phrase than "Happy Christmas." |
Birbalsingh is right: make schools secular | 18/04/2024 | The Sunday Times | This article argues that selecting children based on their faith should be banned, along with prayer. The practice creates a divide among students of different religions, negatively impacting social cohesion. Schools must be inclusive to promote a more cohesive society and uphold secular tenets. |
Michaela school will keep its prayer ban – but as a Muslim teacher I know it doesn’t have to be this way | 17/04/2024 | The Guardian | This article discusses a high court case in which a Muslim student at Michaela community school in Brent, London, lost a challenge to the school's ban on prayer rituals. The school declares itself secular, and the appeal was dismissed on the grounds that the student accepted these restrictions when enrolling. However, the article questions why schools like Michaela are so aggressively secular, particularly when 50% of the children are Muslim/ |
Death of Secularism | 16/04/2024 | Sri Lanka Guardian | This article discusses Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's affiliation with a Hindu-supremacist organization called Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), which is concerned with the lack of secular values being respected by the government. Citizens are concerned about the government's disregard for secular values and aim to establish a party and leader with Hindu supremacist ideologies to rebuild a golden Hindu civilization. |
You are on the right track with language and secularism policies, French PM tells Quebec | 15/04/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes how the Prime Minister of France, Gabriel Attal, praised Quebec for its ability to survive and thrive as a French-speaking minority in predominantly English-speaking North America. He emphasized the importance of promoting the French language and culture and vowed to support Quebec's efforts to preserve its language with Bill 96. |
Secularism, Friendship and Boundaries...! | 15/04/2024 | Indian Currents | This article discusses the importance of understanding each other's beliefs and boundaries in a secular society. It reflects the pressing concern that Indian secularism represents unity in the face of external threats and religious tension between Islam and Hinduism. |
Ambedkar Slams Mva For Not Fielding Any Muslim Candidate | 14/04/2024 | The Times of India | This article describes VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar's accusations against the match-fixing and fielding of only non-Muslim candidates against the BJP in the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections. Ambedkar also criticized the MVA for not addressing the Dalit community's issues and using their vote bank for political gains. The accusations highlight the growing political tensions in the region. |
India election: with Modi’s BJP ‘hell-bent’ on a massive win, secularism hangs by a thread | 14/04/2024 | South China Morning Post | This article discusses the potential political crisis that India's opposition may face if it loses more ground to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming elections. BJP leaders have hinted at making significant changes in the constitution in their third term, including the possibility of declaring a 'Hindu Raj'. Such a move could have far-reaching implications for India's secular identity and could potentially spark controversy and protests. |
Quebec 'not alone' in commitment to secularism, says French Prime Minister Attal | 12/04/2024 | The Canadian Press | This article describes how French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal expressed strong support for Quebec's secularism policy during his visit to the province and in light of the ESMB hoping to bring their case against Bill 21 to the Supreme Court of Canada. |
Minister defends secularism legislation | 12/04/2024 | Toronto Star | This articles describes how Quebec's justice minister, Simon Jolin-Barrette, has vowed to defend the province's secularism law after the English Montreal School Board announced its intention to appeal a decision upholding the law. Jolin-Barrette emphasized that the state and religions are separate in Quebec. |
French PM talks language, secularism, strong ties in speech to Quebec legislature | 11/04/2024 | The Canadian Press | This article explains how the French Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, addressed Quebec's legislature regarding its commitment to secularism. He praised Quebec's resilience and support of state secularism, personal freedoms, freedom of expression, and the fight against climate change. Attal's speech focused on youth, highlighting the bravery of young Quebecers and emphasizing the ongoing exchange of young students between Quebec and France. |
Montreal school board brings Bill 21 challenge to Supreme Court | 11/04/2024 | CBC | This article explains how the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is challenging Quebec's secularism law in the Supreme Court of Canada. The law, known as Bill 21, discriminates against religious minorities and disproportionately targets Muslim women. The move comes after the Quebec Superior Court upheld most of the law's provisions last year, including a ban on public employees wearing religious symbols at work. |
In Tamil Nadu, BJP is a keyboard warrior | 10/04/2024 | The Hindu | This article reports on the statement made by the DMK's candidate for Chennai Central regarding the BJP's digital teams' attempts to exaggerate the party's image and go against secular values in India. |
Montreal school board to ask Supreme Court to hear appeal of Quebec secularism law | 10/04/2024 | CTV News | This article reports that the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) had been exempted from Bill 21, a legislation that bars people in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols, but a recent appeal panel has rejected this analysis. The board has voted in favour of a motion to bring the challenge to the Supreme Court. |
Quebec Bill 21: EMSB to explore next steps in legal battle | 09/04/2024 | City News Montreal | This article explains the legal battle between the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) and the Quebec government over Bill 21, the secularism law. The EMSB is meeting to decide its next steps after the Quebec Court of Appeal ruling earlier this year that the law is constitutional, overturning a lower court ruling. The law prohibits public sector workers in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols. The EMSB has been unable to hire teachers who wear religious symbols since the 2021 ruling, and the board's chair has called the decision disappointing and is looking to further the legal battle. |
Why Islam cannot be secular…it was never meant to be | 08/04/2024 | MSN | This article explores the ideologies of Islam in contention with secularism. The concepts of religious tolerance and freedom of belief have been debated by many individuals in Indian society since the changes in the Indian Congress moved towards the growing trend of secular values. |
CAQ government is urged to drop use of notwithstanding clause for Bill 21 | 08/04/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article is about hearings at the National Assembly in Quebec regarding Bill 52, a proposed legislation that renews the use of the notwithstanding clause for five years. The clause was previously used to protect a law that bars people in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols. The government hopes to have the bill adopted before the legislature recesses in June. |
Yamini Aiyar laments the damage done to Indian democracy under Narendra Modi | 07/04/2024 | The Economist | This article highlights the threat of authoritarianism in India as the country prepares for its 18th general election. The BJP government's aggressive centralisation, and Hindu-nationalist ideologies are presenting themselves as threat to, is eroding India's democracy. |
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Signes religieux : départs et ruptures de service à prévoir malgré la clause grand-père | 24/11/2025 | Radio Canada | Cet article examine les signes religieux dans le réseau de l'éducation crée confusion et mécontentement. |
La laïcité imposée aux écoles privées: signes religieux interdits et financement public conditionnel | 25/11/2025 | Le Journal du Québec | Cet article explique l'imposition de la laïcité aux écoles privées. |
Banlieues populaires, une autre laïcité ? | 22/11/2025 | La Croix | Cet article examine comment la question de Dieu en France. |
République, laïque et indivisible : on ne pleure pas la République à genoux | 20/11/2025 | Actu Cameroun | Cet article explique comment le Cameroun est considéré une République est laïque. |
Les écoliers de Joliot-Curie enracinent la laïcité | 23/11/2025 | Midi Libre | Cet article comment les écoliers de Joliot-Curie ont quitté leurs classes et enracinent la laïcité. |
Projet de loi 3 : la FTQ dénonce l'esprit « revanchard » du gouvernement Legault | 23/11/2025 | Radio Canada | Cet article examine le débat sur les valeurs laïques part la Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec. |
Des églises en rouge pour les chrétiens persécutés | 20/11/2025 | Présence | Cet article explique comment la situation de la liberté religieuse au Canada et du Nigeria. |
Genève rétablit l’interdiction des signes religieux pour les élus | 21/11/2025 | Blick | Cet article examine comment la Genève rétablit l'interdiction des signes religieux pour les élus malgré un risque d'inconstitutionalité. |
Au dîner des protestants, l’éloge de la laïcité et le show de Gérard Larcher | 20/11/2025 | Le Point | Cet article examine la célébration des 120 ans de la loi de la laïcité. |
Polémiques après un sondage IFOP sur les jeunes musulmans | 19/11/2025 | Anadolu Anjansi | Cet article examine les polémiques et le risque d'amalgames avec l'islamisme et de stigmatisation. |
« On n’apprend pas assez les autres religions à l’école » : la Ligue de l’enseignement à la rencontre des étudiants pour les 120 ans de la laïcité | 19/11/2025 | Le Dauphine | Cet article examine comment la Ligue de l'enseignement à la rencontre des étudiants pour les 120 ans de la laïcité. |
L’Amicale laïque, « vieille dame de 86 ans toujours pleine d’énergie et de projets », planche sur la laïcité à Concarneau | 18/11/2025 | Le Télégramme | Cet article décrit comment l'assemblée générale de l'Amicale laïque concarnoise. |