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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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How Quebec’s Culture of Islamophobia is Seeping Into Public Schools | 07/03/2023 | The Link | This article examines Quebec culture within public schools and how islamophobia continues to impact certain groups. |
Poilievre will need to win a clear majority in next election or Trudeau could stay in power with support of left-of-centre parties, say politicos | 06/03/2023 | The Hill Times | This article views the use of notwithstanding clause on Bill 21 and the upcoming elections in Canada. |
Balarama Holness is yearning for a Montreal that feels like home | 04/03/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes Quebec's secular law to be causing a divide between communities. |
Bill 96 creating chaos, frustration at English CEGEPs | 03/03/2023 | CBC News | This article examines how the tension with Bill 96. |
Chris Selley: A flamboyantly unconstitutional move by Quebec we're all simply ignoring | 03/03/2023 | National Post | This article discusses the conflict between the Canadian government and Quebec regarding proposed constitutional changes. This conflict has been a matter of great and has garnered national attention due to its potential implications. |
Amal Elsana Alh’jooj, a Bedouin peace activist and director of a McGill program for human rights, is alarmed by new Israeli political landscape | 02/03/2023 | The Canadian Jewish News | This article describes how Quebec's secular law has impacted people which has caused a division between groups. |
Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed: Embrace equity, but also understanding and respect | 02/03/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes how many women in Quebec expressed experiencing discrimination based on their dressing due to the rise of Bill 21 and secularism. |
Why is Israel pushing ahead with its legal overhaul? | 02/03/2023 | PBS News | This article examines how secular Israelis are challenging the system at the Supreme Court in order to achieve an equitable framework. |
Where's the passion in our clergy and congregations? | 01/03/2023 | Anglican Journal | This article explains how the trend of secularism in Canada is changing the religious sermons to become more academic. |
Israeli Twin Crises Split Society, Netanyahu Pushes Ahead | 01/03/2023 | Bloomberg | This article describes the tension in Israel with the government's planned judicial overhaul. The divide between both religious Jewish and secular citizens reinforces the tension. |
Dissenting Liberals should get the facts right | 01/03/2023 | The Whitehorse Daily Star | This article describes the government's plan for the Official Languages Act, Bill 96 and how it will impact English Quebecers. |
New York City Mayor Dismisses Seperation of Church and the State | 28/02/2023 | Huff Post | This article examines how politicians are opposing to secular values around the globe. |
Hate is alive in Canada — and is growing | 27/02/2023 | Al Jazeera | This article examines how hate and discrimination is increasing in Canada |
Marginalised Indian Muslims | 27/02/2023 | Pakistan Observer | This article describes the struggles Muslim minorities face in India. |
The secular as a protection | 26/02/2023 | Citizen Times | This article describes how secularism can be a proper protection for citizens in society. |
India’s Secularism Needs Better Interpretation to Retain Relevance | 25/02/2023 | Fair Observer | This article describes the increase need for secularism in India by its citizens. |
With Islamophobia on the rise, Muslim communities are calling for safety. Canada already has one program, it just has to fix it | 24/02/2023 | The Toronto Star | This article describes the Muslim communities anxieties after the increase in hate crimes. |
Furor over Amira Elghawaby’s appointment a theatre of white fragility | 24/02/2023 | Rabble | This article views how white fragility is considered to be a reason for the controversy with Elghawaby. |
And what if Quebecers are less racist than other Canadians? | 23/02/2023 | Policy Options | This article views the rates of racism and discrimination in Quebec compared to Canada. |
Quebec is trying to legislate white supremacy under the guise of ‘secularism’ | 23/02/2023 | Ricochet Media | This article views secularism in relation to white supremacy after the controversy with Elghawaby. |
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi puts other politicians to shame with forceful defence of Amira Elghawaby | 22/02/2023 | The Toronto Star | This article describes how the defence of Elghawaby by fellow politicians is viewed as controversial. |
Kate Forbes’ Christian beliefs illustrate the limits of secularism | 21/02/2023 | The Post | This article describes how Christianity and secularism are compared. |
Justin Trudeau’s MPs are fighting over a language law. They should get their facts straight | 19/02/2023 | Toronto Star | This article describes the debate over the new language law in Quebec. |
Iran’s Foreign Minister Pulls out Of Delhi Meet over Image of Anti-Hijab Women Protesters with Iranian President in the Background | 18/02/2023 | New Age | This article describes Iran's Foreign Minister's unwillingness to meet politicians in Delhi after the rise of anti-hijab protesting. |
Canada should debate notwithstanding clause's existence, says Liberal MP | 18/02/2023 | CBC Montreal | This article describes the debate with the nonwithstanding clause. |
Quebec: Why are politicians attacking an effort to combat Islamophobia? | 17/02/2023 | Middle East Eye | This article examines anti-Muslim hate and Islamophobia in Quebec. |
Young and diverse anglophones will not be bullied out of Quebec | 17/02/2023 | The Globe and Mail | This article describes the anglo Quebecers sentiments with the rise of hyper secularism. |
Forty-four years after the Islamic Revolution, Iran is governed by a regime with a legitimacy crisis | 16/02/2023 | Indian Express | This article explains how secularism in Iran is perceived and debated. |
Religious seekers, or cultural thieves? | 15/02/2023 | La Croix International | This article explains religious appropriation and the move of secularism within the educational system. |
John Ivison: In Quebec, the Tories can choose principles or pandering. Not both | 15/02/2023 | Saltwire | This article describes the debate with secular principles in Quebec society. |
Two recent stories show that hurt sentiments are the privilege of a few | 15/02/2023 | CBC News | This article describes the sentiments related with the secular state and Bill 21 after the Elghawaby controversy. |
Conservatives clarify opposition to Bill 21 following vote for notwithstanding clause | 14/02/2023 | The Globe and Mail | This article examines the views of Conservative Party member's position on Bill 21 and secularism. |
Veiling Islamophobia through guise of secularism will not solve the problem | 13/02/2023 | The Hill Times | This article describes the tension between secularism and Muslim communities. It views the effect of veiling Islamophobia and its increase within society. |
Secularism is in India’s DNA and tolerance is part of Indian culture: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi | 13/02/2023 | The Times of India | This article describes how secularism is deeply embedded within Indian culture. |
Conservatives join separatist Bloc Québécois in supporting use of notwithstanding clause | 13/02/2023 | Toronto Star | This article describes the impact of the nonwithstanding clause and the support its receiving throughout parliament. |
Forming A Family Makes Us More Religious | 12/02/2023 | Eurasia Review | This article discusses the debate with families and religion. The rise of secularism has introduced new ideas related to children and families. |
'District Bar Association polls true reflection of secularism' | 12/02/2023 | The Times of India | This atticle describes how the idea of secularism was introduced in the Constitution of India. |
Islamophobia | 11/02/2023 | Toronto Star | This article describes Quebec's secular state and its stance on Islamophobia. |
Tell me again where Elghawaby got it wrong? | 11/02/2023 | Toronto Star | This article describes the controversy surrounding appointing anti-Islamophobia leader Elghawaby and her criticism of Bill 21. |
Prime Minister Modi said that true secularism is ensuring that the benefits in Rajya Sabha | 09/02/2023 | Tehelka | This article examines the comments of Prime Minister Modi in relation to secularism and its values. |
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