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Secularism Media Scan
This webpage offers a database of English-language news stories about secularism, beginning in January 2023. Users can search by date, country of origin, or topic. Top stories are featured at the top of the page.
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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.
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Title | Date | Journal | Summary |
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What is the Supreme Court going to say about the notwithstanding clause? | 04/10/2025 | CBC News | This article explores the override of the notwithstanding clause by the government of Quebec. |
Ignoring Islamic hate preaching will lead to more violence | 03/10/2025 | UnHerd | This article describes the rise in anti-Islamism and anti-semitism in Manchester. |
Quebec bids farewell to Guy Rocher, the last pillar of the Quiet Revolution | 02/10/2025 | CTV News | This article examines the national funeral held at Université du Québec à Montréal for the late Guy Rocher. |
Legault outlines new economic vision in speech to legislature | 01/10/2025 | Global News | This article examines Premier Legault's vision on Quebec values and secularism. |
Quebec minister calls for people to ‘wake up’ to radical Islamism | 01/10/2025 | CTV News | This article examines how Québec Minister of Secularism, Jean-François Roberge, highlighted the Bedford School as an example of radical Islamism during question period at the Quebec National Assembly. |
Freedom of religion should unite Republicans and Democrats | 30/09/2025 | Washington Examiner | This article advances that the freedom of religion should unite Americans with different political beliefs. |
Conservative MEP launches petition to ban Islamic headscarves in European Parliament | 30/09/2025 | Politico | This article examines the controversy over banning the hijab for all members of the European Parliament. |
Attacks on rights intensify in Quebec. Where's the Liberal response? | 30/09/2025 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines the rights debate in Weuebc over secular values and the rights of religious minorities. |
Pope Leo XIV urges European institutions to promote a 'healthy secularism' | 29/09/2025 | Vatican News | This article examines how the Pope is asking European institutions is recommending to live in an healthy secularism affirming the value of religion. |
Poilievre claims Christians 'may be the number 1' victims of hate-based violence | 29/09/2025 | CBC News | This article examines conservative leader Pierre Pollievre concern over religion-based hate. He describes strengthening laws on hate crime regarding the increase of church burnings motivated by hatred. |
Neither the PQ nor the PLQ has a team capable of managing Quebec, says Legault | 28/09/2025 | City News | This article examines the challenges in managing the province of Quebec and strengthening secularism. |
Finland's Muslim community disappointed by burka ban debate, blames populist rhetoric | 27/09/2025 | YLE | This article examines how Finland's Muslim community is responding to the burqa ban controversy. |
Quebec government to mull possible ban on face coverings in public | 27/09/2025 | CBC News | The Quebec government has confirmed its support for a complete ban on all face coverings in public spaces for religious purposes. Premier Legault stated that the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) will review this issue over the next few months. |
Kerala LoP Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of divisive politics on religious basis | 26/09/2025 | Hans India | This article explains how Kerala opposition leader is criticizing the growing divide in religion to promote secular values. |
SC's Waqf order: A delicate balancing | 25/09/2025 | Hindustan Times | This article examines the Waqf order and how it remains opposed by the Indian Mulism community to violate their freedom rights. |
Can Akhand Bharat be reimagined? | 24/09/2025 | Frontline | This article examines the controversy over Indian secularism in light of independence day. |
Raj High Court reserves verdict on petition challenging CAA
| 24/09/2025 | Times of India | This article examine how the Rajasthan High Court regarding the amendment the citizenship Act. |
Democracy’s blind spot | 23/09/2025 | Frontline | This article examines the underrepresentation of Muslim women in Indian Parliament. It highlights the divide over gender and religious identity in politics. |
Quebec premier promises new legislation inspired by federal major projects law | 22/09/2025 | Kelowna Daily Courier | This article highlights Premier Legault promise to advance secular projects as well as environmental approvals. |
Quebec premier promises new legislation inspired by federal major projects law | 21/09/2025 | Rocky Mountain Outlook | This article examines how Quebec Premier Legault proposed a public prayer ban and provided comments about the mass public prayer in front of Notre-Dame Basilica. |
Legault right to act on mass prayers | 20/09/2025 | National Post | This article examines Premier Legault aim to strengthen secularism by introducing a ban to prohibit mass prayer in public spaces. |
Muslim Community Divided Over Banu Mushtaq Inaugurating Mysuru Dasara; Supreme Court Upholds Secular Inclusivity | 20/09/2025 | Free Press Journal | This article examines the division over the recent Indian Supreme Court's decision to uphold secular inclusivity. |
Ottawa wades into Bill 21 challenge; Urges Supreme Court to clarify limits on notwithstanding clause | 19/09/2025 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes how Ottawa does not contest Bill 21 but outlines concerns regarding the use of the notwithstanding clause. |
Burqa ban? Election campaign starts in votes on budget motions | 19/09/2025 | Dutch News | This article examines how the burqa ban may be instated in Netherlands. |
Cong to file police complaint over BJP's videos ''targeting Gaurav Gogoi, Muslim community' | 18/09/2025 | Millennium Post Newspaper | This article examines the complaints over the BJP party's video targetting the Muslim community. |
Ottawa asks Supreme Court to review use of notwithstanding clause | 17/09/2025 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines how the office of Attorney General of Canada will not take any position on the constitutional validity of the provisions of Bill 21. |
From A Shadowy Cult to India's State Ideology: The Journey of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) | 17/09/2025 | Daily Times | This article examine Prime Minister Modi's speech on India's Independence Day and secularism. |
SC verdict on Waqf Act a setback to BJP's divisive politics: Kamal | 16/09/2025 | Kashmir News Service | This article examines the recent decision by the Indian Supreme Court on the Waqf Act. |
Kyrgyzstan opens first Islamic academy to counter ‘extremism’ | 15/09/2025 | Arab News | This article describes how Kyrgyzstan has opened a new Islamic academy to counter to controversy over the niqab ban. |
Austria: Violation of Headscarf Ban and Missed Classes Could Lead to Heavy Fines | 15/09/2025 | The European Conservative | This article examines the heavy fines imposed for violators of the headscarf ban in Austria. |
Photos of ‘unveiled’ Muslim woman are not intimate images: B.C. tribunal | 14/09/2025 | CTV News | 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. |
Westmorland and Furness Council won't halt Islamic centre works | 13/09/2025 | The Mail | This article explains how the Westmorland and Furness Council will not prevent the work at the Islamic centre. |
Pressure builds for in-person intervenors at Supreme Court Quebec secularism law hearing | 12/09/2025 | The Globe and Mail | This article examines the growing pressure to permit in person intervenors in the Bill 21 challenge at the Supreme Court of Canada. |
Parents Protest Expulsion of 16 Students, Fee Hikes at Al Akhawayn School | 12/09/2025 | Morocco World News | This article demonstrates the recent student ban over wearing the hijab at school. |
Quebec may ban public prayer. What does that mean for religious freedom in Canada? | 12/09/2025 | Analyst News | This article highlights the concerns over Quebec's new proposed ban on public prayer in light of religious freedom. |
Austria bans headscarves for schoolchildren | 11/09/2025 | HUM English | This article examines the recent Austria bans on Islamic headscarves for schoolchildren. Minister Claudia Plakolm called the hijab a symbol of oppression. |
Austria to ban headscarves for students under 14 starting this autumn | 10/09/2025 | TRT World | This article highlights how Austria will be banning Islamic headscarves for all students under the ages of 14 in public schools. |
Justice Muralidhar Criticises Judicial Lapses on Secularism | 09/09/2025 | India Tomorrow | This article examines how Justice Muralidhar is publicly criticizing judicial lapses in secularism. |
Quebecers have strongest opinions against public prayer, Leger poll suggests | 09/09/2025 | City News | This article examines how Quebecers are supporting the ban on the public prayer compared to any other country. |
At Pro-Govt Event, Speakers Slam Secularism, Question Global Rankings, Defend EC | 08/09/2025 | The Wire | This article describes how speakers at the India's Democratic Renaissance are criticizing secularism in India. |
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