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.
Le APS (Sénégal)
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Save secularism': IUML MPs protest in Parliament complex over Gyanvapi case | 01/02/2024 | The New Indian Express | This article describes the recent protest by Members of Parliament from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Parliament urging the government to protect secularism. The demonstration was in response to the Gyanvapi mosque case, where the Allahabad High Court ordered a survey of the site to determine if it was built on the remains of a Hindu temple. The IUML MPs argue that the case is part of a larger campaign to marginalize Muslims in India and requires action to safeguard Indian secular values. |
Montrealers protest language laws at downtown federal cabinet retreat | 31/01/2024 | The Suburban | This article discusses the ongoing tension between Quebec's English- and French-speaking communities regarding the implementation of the new language laws. The recent protest in Montreal over the language laws raised concerns over the potential infringements of minority language rights and the detrimental effects on the city's multiculturalism. Protestors are calling for the federal government to take action against this legislation. |
Kentucky House committee passes bill requiring moment of silence in schools | 31/01/2024 | Toronto City News | This article describes the recent bill passed in the Kentucky House requiring public schools in the state to set aside one to two minutes for a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. The measure prohibits school personnel from instructing students on how to use the time and has raised concerns about pushing prayer into public schools. |
Bloc Québécois leader sends U.S. secretary of state letter defending French-language laws | 31/01/2024 | CBC | This article describes how Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet wrote a letter to the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to explain Quebec's new language law. In the letter, Blanchet emphasized the relevance, importance, and legitimacy of Bill 96. He stated that Quebec must ensure the continued existence of the French language and its cultural expressions within the country. |
Mandir turns the spotlight on Constitutional secularism | 30/01/2024 | Hindustan Times | This article explores the concept of constitutional secularism in India and how it has become progressively challenging to define its societal influence. It highlights the similarities between India and the United States of America, describing how both countries practice passive secularism and significantly differentiate from France's assertive secularism. |
SAQ reminds employees not to greet customers with 'Bonjour-Hi' | 29/01/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article discusses the controversy surrounding the absence of French greetings in workplaces across Quebec. French-language greetings have continued to decrease significantly over the years. Premier Legault is in favour of implementing a law that would mandate the use of French greetings. He has no plans to introduce any legislation prohibiting the use of other greetings. This raises questions of the French language law and how far it can become integrated within the secular state. |
Prayer has no place in Britain's schools | 28/01/2024 | The Sunday Times | This article discusses Camille Long's opinion on banning prayer in schools in light of the recent ban on Muslim students praying at Michaela School. Long highlights the importance of secularism and emphasizes that religion should be practiced in one's own time. |
School prayers bans don't make Britain a secular state | 27/01/2024 | Cap X | This article describes a British school planning to ban prayer rituals because the school cannot accommodate a prayer room and because of intimidation issues. This issue will be decided in court and has raised tensions between secular and Islamic communities. The outcome of the court's decision could have an impact on how religious accommodations are handled in education. |
Biden administration raises 'concerns' about aspects of Quebec language law | 27/01/2024 | Times Colonist | This article describes the concerns raised by the Biden administration regarding the proposed regulation around the language of commercial signage in Quebec. The provincial minister of the French language, Jean-François Roberge, argues that government intervention through the French language law is necessary to protect Quebec's vulnerability. |
Quebec needs an informed debate on immigration | 26/01/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article discusses the Quebec government and political party, CAQ, and their stance on immigration and various societal issues. They contend that immigration has caused a decline in the French language, an increase in violence, and added pressure on Quebec's educational system. |
Being a Woman Against Compulsory Hijab in an Iranian Religious City | 25/01/2024 | Iran Wire | This article describes the shift of secularism in Iran with the Islamic regulation and implementation of the compulsory hijab. Despite the implementation of this law, there has been a significant increase in the number of violations as many women disagree with the regulations. |
France's constitutional court rejects several measures in controversial immigration law | 25/01/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article explains France's constitutional court's decision to reject several measures in a controversial immigration law. The court explained how this legislation would undermine the rights of asylum seekers. This decision will potentially affect the influence of secularism on immigration in France. |
The Constitutional Council repealed the widely controversial immigration law | 25/01/2024 | World Nation News | This article describes the decision of France's Constitutional Council declaring the government's immigration law unconstitutional, censoring many parts of the project. The law had divided the French nation, with many opposing it. The decision has struck down the law, seemingly impacting secularism and the rights-promoting measures. |
Modi Rides Religious Wave in Bid to Clinch Third Term in Power | 24/01/2024 | BNN | This article discusses how the opening of the Ram temple in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenges India's secular tradition. Despite the concerns related to secularism, celebrations and public holidays persist across the country. |
Line between religion, State seems to be getting thinner and thinner: Pinarayi Vijayan | 23/01/2024 | Telegraph India | This article describes the concerns Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan raised about the departure from the tradition of separating religion and state with the new construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Chief Minister believes that increased participation in religious events could adversely affect the state's secular mandate. |
Young Black men in Canada face racism, ageism and classism when looking for work | 22/01/2024 | The Conversation | This article examines the issues that arise from secular laws and how they affect Black people. Based on the author's findings, it was revealed that the secularism law in Quebec has negatively impacted young Black individuals. Many of these individuals have reported that they are no longer allowed to wear their religious clothing and continue to face discrimination in the workplace due to their religious values. This highlights the tension between race and secularism in Canadian society. |
I’m a practising Muslim and oppose secularism, says US-based academic after alleged mistreatment | 22/01/2024 | Daily Express | This article explains the viewpoints of Ahmet Kuru, a scholar based in the United States, on secularism and religion. Kuru discusses the challenges he faced in launching his book, which discusses the criticisms of French and Turkish secularism. He mentions that the Turkish authorities put immense political pressure on him and cancelled his book launch. These incidents highlight the strict political and religious agenda of Turkey. |
Katharine Birbalsingh and France’s own secularism battle | 21/01/2024 | The Spectator | This article highlights the tension between Islamic conservatism in education and the different approaches in Britain and France. Recently, the headteacher of a school in London, Katharine Birbalsingh, banned all forms of ritual prayer in London schools. This recent ban is indicative of the growing migration of secularism. |
School boards prepare for more battles with Legault | 21/01/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article explains the continuing tension between the Quebec school boards and the CAQ government concerning the language law and its impact on the English-speaking community. The English school boards feel undermined by the government and argue that their rights have been disregarded. As a result, the English boards have decided to take the issue to court, particularly regarding the school service centres, religious symbols, and French language regulations. |
Ayodhya: Temple to open at India’s religious fault-line | 20/01/2024 | BBC India | This article describes the tension between Hinduism, Islam and secularism in India. Religious work continues to rise in India with the creation of the Ayodhya temple, replacing the previous mosque built on the land. This religious work conflicts with India's recent implementation of the secular constitution. |
We need to ban prayer in all schools, not just in Birbalsingh’s bastion | 20/01/2024 | The Times | This article discusses the increased vote to ban prayer in all schools throughout London. The author describes her strong opinions on preventing the integration of religion within elementary schools since it can impact children's learning and divert the focus on differences rather than unity and secularism. |
Sparks Fly Around French Education Minister | 19/01/2024 | The European Conservative | This article delves into the controversy surrounding the decision of the French Minister of Education, Sports, and Olympic Games, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, to enroll her children in a French Catholic school. Many critics have raised concerns regarding the minister's choice as it could potentially impact the French administration and its secular initiatives. |
Head teacher Katharine Birbalsingh must win against Islamic bullies | 19/01/2024 | The Times | This article clarifies the recent controversy surrounding the ban on prayer rituals in London academic institutions. The initiative aimed to promote secular values and foster unity among children of different faiths and ethnicities, but it has been met with opposition from the Muslim community. |
Erdogan picks nationalist to run for Ankara mayor | 18/01/2024 | France 24 | This article describes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's initiatives to regain control over Turkey's main cities where secularism persists. He has appointed a nationalist former member to run for mayor of Ankara to undermine the secular opposition Republican People's Party in the upcoming elections. |
Breaking point': Quebec premier asks Trudeau to slow influx of asylum seekers | 18/01/2024 | CBC News | This article examines Premier Legault's request to reduce the number of asylum and refugee seekers in Quebec. His proposal is raised concerning the strain it imposes on organizations and the city's financial resources. The overall message represents how Quebec wants to maintain its borders and set its own immigration policy with increased secular movement in the province. |
India's journey from secularism to Shaktism | 18/01/2024 | Pakistan Today | This article discusses the movement in India from secularism to Shaktism. However, it also highlights the ongoing efforts towards secularism, such as the construction of a Ram temple at the site of Babri mosque in Ayodhya. |
Emmanuel Macron tacks right in search of 'Old France' | 17/01/2024 | Financial Times | This article examines the political tension regarding immigration in France. President Emmanuel Macron's recent efforts to promote secularism through new immigration policies, secular policies, and a ban on the abaya have left citizens wondering if he has shifted to a more conservative stance. |
Why do so many French Muslims now want to leave? | 17/01/2024 | The Article | This article examines the differing opinions of French Muslims regarding secular law and the impact of its regulation of religious symbols and, more recently, on the abaya and modest clothing. |
France bans foreign-funded Imams to combat Islamic radicalisation | 17/01/2024 | The Times of India | This article describes the recent ban on 300 foreign imams from France by French Interior Minister Darmanin in order to restrict foreign influence and funding. This initiative is an extension of President Macron's 2020 measures to combat radical and religious extremism. |
Call to reinvest in Quebec churches | 16/01/2024 | Actual News Magazine | This article discusses the importance of maintaining the heritage of Quebec churches despite the increased secularism trend. The lack of citizen engagement is discussed as a challenge to the influence of religion. |
Aligarh Muslim University: A Historical Beacon Amid Modern Challenges | 15/01/2024 | BNN | This article examines the minority institution, Aligarh Muslim University and its role amid the rising influence of secularism in India. The Ministry of Education has recently reduced the funds allocated to the Muslim University and has caused a legal battle over the university's minority status. |
Montreal and the regions: 'There are two Quebecs,' Bloc leader laments | 15/01/2024 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the divide between Montreal and Quebec over culture, diversity and secularism. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is concerned over its differing values and progressiveness, which endangers the francophone language and its related aspects. |
Reforms in India's Muslim Community Still A Mirage | 15/01/2024 | News 18 | The article discusses the changes taking place in India regarding its Muslim community. It examines the integration of Hindu and Muslim aspects of religion while considering the tension between both groups. Reforms that aim to foster cultural engagement and advance secular values in society continue to be proposed. |
Growing popularity of non-religious ethics education in Finnish schools | 15/01/2024 | Helsinki Times | This article examines the secular trend in Finland regarding its educational system. Students increasingly choose non-religious ethics education in Finnish schools over traditional religious studies courses. The interest in secular ethics education reflects the influence of secularism and the social trends associated with religious affiliations. |
French will have to make up two-thirds of commercial signs | 14/01/2024 | The Suburban | The Quebec government has announced a new language of sign law that will come into effect on June 1, 2025. The law demands that French occupy two-thirds of a commercial sign, and English or another language can occupy the remaining third. The purpose of the law is to tighten the language law's rules in Quebec. |
‘Turkey and India bonded over secularism’ | 14/01/2024 | The Hindu | This article highlights the impact of Turkey’s secular republic on India’s Constitution. It explains how several Indian leaders drew inspiration from Turkey’s successful transformation from an Islamic Republic to a secular one and integrated Turkey’s secular values into India’s Constitution. |
Quebec tightening French-language requirements for storefronts, labels | 13/01/2024 | CBC | This article explains how Quebec's French charter continues to tighten French-language requirements. All Quebec business owners will be required to ensure that their products have French descriptions to uphold the province's language under these requirements. |
France's youngest prime minister is a rising political star who follows in Marcon's footsteps | 13/01/2024 | The Salem News | This article describes the appointment of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his influence on secularism in France. In order to maintain secular principles, the prime minister has previously announced the ban on long robes, primarily worn by Muslims, and he now plans to integrate uniforms into French public schools. |
Ram temple movemnt became symbol of reclaiming true meaning of secularism from pseudo-secularism | 13/01/2024 | The Economic Times | This article describes how the Ram Janmbhoomi movement's primary objective of constructing the Ram temple is a symbol of reclaiming secularism in India. |
New regulations will simplify existing sign rules for businesses, Roberge says | 12/01/2024 | The Montreal Gazette | This article explains how the Legault government is enacting dormant clauses affecting the language of sign rules for businesses through Bill 96. These new regulations, according to François Roberge, are meant to simplify matters for businesses while also upholding secular values and language laws. |
Titre de l'article | Date de parution | Nom du journal | Résumé |
|---|---|---|---|
La clause dérogatoire par Québec «menace la liberté et la démocratie | 20/10/2025 | L'Actualité | Cet article examine comment la clause dérogataire is perçu comme une menace contre la liberté et la démocratie. |
La religion n’est pas l’unique façon d’accéder à la paix | 20/10/2025 | Le Journal de Montréal | Cet article examine comment la religion n'est pas l'unique façon d'accéder à la paix. La laïcité peut aussi continuer ces objectifs. |
Un appui fort aux mesures sur la laïcité et les syndicats | 21/10/2025 | La Presse | Cet article explique comment le gouvernement Legault renforce les mesures sur la laïcité et les syndicats. |
Québec interdira le port de signes religieux dans les CPE, confirme le ministre Roberge | 23/10/2025 | Radio Canada | Le gouvernement Legault suit les recommandations du rapport du comité Pelchat-Rousseau qui ont été émises pour appliquer la loi sur la laïcité. Le ministre responsable de la Laïcité affirme l'interdiction du port de signes religieux dans les CPE. |
Plombé dans les sondages, François Legault assure qu’il continuera à se battre | 22/10/2025 | Le Journal de Québec | Cet article souligne que la vaste majorité de Québécois n'estiment pas que le premier ministre devrait répresenter l'année prochaine en 2026. |
Laïcité dans les CPE: le ministre Roberge veut interdire le port du voile | 23/10/2025 | Le Journal de Québec | Cet article explique comment le gouvernement Legault va renforcé le port du voile chez les éducatrices des garderies au Québec. |
Prier plutôt que voter dans trois municipalités du Québe | 19/10/2025 | CBC Info | Cet article explique l'influence de la laïcité et la vocation religieuse au Québec. |
Pourquoi s’inquiéter de l’imposition des menus halal | 17/10/2025 | Le Journal de Montréal | Cet article explique comment les écoles publics du Québec ne serrons plus de la viande halal. |
Le port de signes religieux par les élèves | 17/10/2025 | L'Aut Journal | Cet article examine le port de signes religieux par les élèves dans tous les écoles publics. |
Laïcité, le hic | 18/10/2025 | Courrier Picard | Cet article examine l'influence de la séparation entre les Églises et l'État. |
Les conseils scolaires laïcs s’inquiètent de la loi québécoise sur la laïcité | 17/10/2025 | L'Express | Cet article explique l'influence de la loi 21 sur les écoles scolaires au Québec. |
Laïcité : le cas Bedford | 16/10/2025 | La Presse | Cet article examine comment le gouvernement Legault veut resserrer la loi 21 après la controversé de l'école Bedford. |