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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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Macron denies disrespecting French secularism with Hanukkah ritual at Élysée Palace | 08/12/2023 | France 24 | This article describes Macron's denial against allegations of him disrespecting French secularism. Macron states that his part in the Hanukkah ritual at Élysée Palace helped stand against anti-semitism. |
Government will not compromise on secular values | 07/12/2023 | The Hindu | This article desribes how the government in India promises to uphold their secular values and are not willing to compromise at any extent. |
Young French want more but different secularism | 07/12/2023 | CNE | This article describes the differing opinion of French youth on secularism. They want a different secularism. |
Quebec says it wants to study health care reform bill for 3 extra days | 06/12/2023 | CTV News | This article examines how Quebec and CAQ's Bill 15 is being prepared over the nxt three days. This bill would result in Santé Québec agency to become responsible of all forms of health network operations, including english services. |
Will the real congress please stand up? | 05/12/2023 | The Indian Express | This article debates whether Indian Congress is willing to stand up for secularism and secular values despite the increase influence of religion and caste politics. |
Education groups demand Quebec halt school system reform | 04/12/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines the push back from educational groups to demand Quebec to stop their school system reform. |
Rahim Mohamed: Cancelling the menorah an insidious attempt to cancel Jews | 04/12/2023 | National Post | This article examines how the Moncton mayor's menorah ban is being debated as an attack on religious celebrations. |
As antisemitism soars, for many Jews in France nowhere feels safe | 02/12/2023 | The Guardian | This article describes the rise of antisemitism in France despite the strong secular values mandated within society. |
Bill 15 is not a threat to English hospital services, health minister says | 01/12/2023 | Global News | This article explains the controversy on Bill 15 and the bilingual status of hospitals in Quebec. |
Sadly, latest anglo scapegoating comes as no surprise | 01/12/2023 | The Gazette | This article describes the debate on English services in Quebec and how it continues to be a divided topic. |
Eric Girard a dud as minister for anglo relations | 01/12/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes Eric Girard's position on govermental policies in relation to english services in Quebec. |
World religions should be a part of basic education | 19/11/2023 | The Varsity | This article describes the opinion that world religions should be re-introduced in classrooms to inform students about different beliefs and religions. |
‘My community is under attack’: Bill 96 procession protest in CDN-NDG | 19/11/2023 | City News | This article describes the tension with Bill 96. NDG is protesting against the bill 96, the french language law. |
Bangladesh's top court bars top Islamic party from polls | 19/11/2023 | Arab News | This article describes the Bangladesh top court's decision to ban the Islamic party from polls on the basis of violating the constitutional provision of secularism. |
Quebec's language policies are undermining 'economy and equality,' protesters say | 19/11/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the protests against Quebec's language policies introduced by the Legault government. |
Laïcité | 18/11/2023 | Rutland Herald | This article describes how the principle of secularism impacts societies throughout the world. |
France: What do provisions of the new immigration bill mean & who can be affected? | 17/11/2023 | Shengenvisa | This article examines how France's new immigration bill is based in principles of secularism. Immigration laws in France have been undergoing several changes in the last month and continue to be debated within the French Senate. |
Bill 15 would jeopardize access to health care in English: petition | 17/11/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the fears over Bill 15, a reform on th health system that would limit the access to medical services in French. |
Kyrgyzstan Mulls Banning Women's Islamic Niqab, Men's Bushy Beards Over 'Security Fears' | 17/11/2023 | Radio Free Europe | This article describes Kyrgyzstan's ban on women's islamic niqab and veil and the sporting of beards by men. |
Prayer at B.C. councils violates Supreme Court ruling: Secular group | 17/11/2023 | Houston Today | This article describes how seven B.C municipalities have allowed for prayers at the council meeting despite the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on state's duty of religious neutrality. |
Holding Onto Language by Political Force is a Recipe for Failure | 16/11/2023 | The messenger | This article describes the political debate on the language law in Quebec. The linguistic protectionism of French continues to be described as a mechanism to prevent the influence of english throughout the province. |
Secularism does not mean non-religious, but equal respect to all faiths: EAM Jaishankar | 16/11/2023 | Economy MC | This article examines the debate on secularism and non-religion in India. |
Iran UN envoy raps 'biased' resolution pushed by Canada at UNGA | 15/11/2023 | Iranian Government News | This article describes the debat on religious freedom and secularism in contention with Iran's UN biased revolution. |
The middle path | 14/11/2023 | The Hindu | This article descrbes the influence of economic and military power in relation to secular principles in India. The 125th birth anniversary celeberations of Jawaharlal Nehur reinforce secular principles and world peace. |
Woke Wisconsin council tells employees no Christmas decorations | 13/11/2023 | Toronto Sun | This article describes the secular initiatives taken by the Wisconsin council to not put up Christmas decorations. |
Universities could at least try countering antisemitism. They might even see results | 13/11/2023 | National Post | This article describes the possible initiatives that could be taken by universities to counter antisemitism. The call for better world education in relation to secular and unity principles is prioritized. |
Montreal Jewish school targeted by gunfire for 2nd time in less than a week | 12/11/2023 | City News | This article describes the anti-semitic attacks against a Montreal Jewish school. These attacks are condemned by the secular principles in the province of Quebec. |
Turkey Faces an Inflection Point | 11/11/2023 | The National Interest | This article describes the celebration of the Turkish republic after the ruling of the AKP party and how secular values remain impacted. |
Remembrance on permanent display at St. John's Cathedral, where soldier and church unite | 11/11/2023 | CBC | This article examines the deep connection between the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and the Anglican cathedral in relation to faith and soliders. |
Catholic leaders say proposed changes are an attack on their schools | 10/11/2023 | The Herald | This article explains the attacks on Catholic schools due the sex education opt out allowed within the schools. The government of Scotland is trying to uphold secular and democratic values within their country. |
Onam poster reflected ‘political manipulation’ of festival: JNU | 09/11/2023 | The Hindu | This article explains the debate on the festivities during JNU in India. The restriction of religious festivities continues to be contested based on secular principles. |
Turkey is marking its centennial. But a brain drain has cast a shadow on the occasion | 09/11/2023 | Daily Mail | This article describes the socio-political and religious tensions in Turkey. The modern secular Turkish republic continues to face religious policies despite its secular policies. |
Exploitation of public diplomacy by developed nations | 08/11/2023 | Pakistan Today | This article describes India's secular democracy and how Indian governance remains influenced by native political and secular ideologies. |
Kerala literacy mission programme aimed at shaping responsible citizens to get under way in Ernakulam | 07/11/2023 | The Hindu | This article describes the Kerala literacy mission programme which focuses on democratic and secular principles. |
A precondition for rule of law is to ensure separation of powers | 06/11/2023 | The Daily Star | This article describes how the seperation of powers in Bangladesh is influence by secular values. |
New dean of American Cathedral in Paris is "French at heart" | 06/11/2023 | La Croix International | This article describes secularism in France and how the law prevents religion from becoming a political tool. |
Türkiye’s Resurgence: 100 Years as a Republic | 05/11/2023 | The Island | This article examines the resurgence of islam in Turkey despite the long history of secularism. |
Constitution Day: PM greets all citizens | 04/11/2023 | The Daily Star | This article examines Bangladesh's Prime Minister's call for a non-exploitative society based on socialism, democracy, nationalism, and secularism. |
Bangladesh Constitution Day tomorrow | 03/11/2023 | BSS News | This article describes secularism in relation to Bagladesh constitution day. |
Iran, a Murdered Teenager and a Fading Protest | 03/11/2023 | Iran Press Service | This article describes the protests in Iran regarding the mandatory veil after the murder of a teenager. The principles of feminism and secularism continue to reinforce these protests. |
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