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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.
By CBC News
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Title | Date | Journal | Summary |
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Brave bishops needed to counter wave of secularism | 09/02/2023 | Irish Catholic | This article discusses the wave of secularism in Ireland. |
Hijab Ban Controversy in India’s Karnataka State | 09/02/2023 | Eurasia Review | This article discusses the hijab ban controversy |
This advocate and law student is making space for the voices of marginalized Quebecers | 08/02/2023 | CBC Montreal | This article describes the increasing rise of bans in Quebec with the proposal of a niqab ban. |
Petition against Bill 21 tabled at National Assembly | 08/02/2023 | City News | This article describes the petition against Bill 21. |
Alberta faces pressure to drop requirement that lawyers swear oath to king | 07/02/2023 | The Globe and Mail | This article describes religious objections by lawyers after swearing requirement becomes debated. |
A new secularism in Mexico: The coin is in the air | 06/02/2023 | Only Sky | This article describes the rise of secularism in Mexico. |
Occupied Kashmir Bleeding | 05/02/2023 | The Nation | This article examines the influence of Indian secularism. |
THE FRENCH ARE IN A PANIC OVER LE WOKISME | 04/02/2023 | The Atlantic | This article examines the French wokisme. |
Quebec activists, community leaders at odds with political class over Elghawaby appointment | 04/02/2023 | The Rebel | This article examines the political stance of Quebec. |
Robert Libman: Criticism shouldn't be confused with 'Quebec bashing' | 03/02/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article views how Quebec culture and mandates are being criticized. |
Ottawa vows to curb Canadian university research with Chinese military scientists | 03/02/2023 | Global and Mail | This article describes the sentiments to replace Elghawaby with a more neutral individual to represent the secular state. |
Canada accused of discriminating against Afghan refugees + BQ leader wants Islamophobia position gone | 03/02/2023 | Toronto Star | This article examines how discrimination and Islamophobia is increasing. |
Justin Trudeau should fire point-person on Islamophobia — and get rid of her job, too, BQ leader says | 02/02/2023 | Toronto Star | This article examines Trudeau comments on his appointment of Elghawaby. |
Survivors of 2017 mass shooting at Quebec City mosque asked Amira Elghawaby to apologize to Quebecers | 02/02/2023 | Calgary Sun | This article examines the effects of the Quebec shooting. |
Ottawa’s new anti-Islamophobia advisor is facing backlash. Here’s what to know | 01/02/2023 | MSN News Canada | This article describes the controversy with anti-Islamophobia. |
Elghawaby apologizes for comments about Quebecers; Trudeau stands by her appointment despite backlash | 01/02/2023 | City News | This article describes Elghawaby's apologize. |
François Legault was right | 31/01/2023 | La Ronge Northerner | This article describes François Legault and his opinions on secularism. |
Tom Mulcair: Amira Elghawaby is the wrong person for the job | 31/01/2023 | Montreal Gazette | This article describes the opposition against Elghawaby and her appointment. |
Justin Trudeau stands by appointee Amira Elghawa, says she will continue to help in fight against Islamophobia | 30/01/2023 | CBC Montreal | This article describes how Trudeau defends his appointment for Elghawaby. |
Quebec minister calls on new anti-Islamophobia representative to step down over Bill 21 comments | 30/01/2023 | CTV News | This article describes the controversy surrounding Elghawaby and her comments on the secular law. |
Emotional prayer room ceremony marks 6th anniversary of Quebec mosque shooting | 29/01/2023 | Toronto Star | This article describes how emotional prayer rooms ceremony are implemented for the Quebec mosque shooting anniversary. |
Poilievre denounces government appointee meant to fight Islamophobia | 28/01/2023 | Western Standard | This article explains the tension with Elghawaby's appointment by politicans such as Poilievre. |
Bill 21 has discriminatory consequences, warn activists ahead of Quebec City mosque attack anniversary | 27/01/2023 | City News | This article explains how Bill 21 is contested by minority groups. |
Special rep to tackle Islamophobia | 27/01/2023 | Toronto Star | This article examines the first special representative on combatting Islamophobia and the debates surrounding her new position. |
Muslims protest in several countries against desecration of Qur'an | 27/01/2023 | CBC | This article views how Muslim protests are increasing within society after attacks made to their religion. |
Trudeau announces Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia | 26/01/2023 | CBC | This article discusses the new appointment of Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first anti-Islamophobia representative. |
Québec City mosque attack anniversary a time for action against Islamophobia | 26/01/2023 | The Hill Times | This article discusses how it is time to fight against Islamophobia in Canada after the rising incidents in Quebec. |
Confronting hate with resilience and hope | 25/01/2023 | Toronto Star | This article discusses the difficulties of minority communities in relation to the rise of secularism. |
PM: using clause 'pre-emptively' not right | 24/01/2023 | The Hamilton Spectator | This article discusses Bill 21and how Trudeau will be intervening when the bill reaches the Supreme Court of Canada. |
Pre-emptively using notwithstanding clause ‘not the right thing to do’: Trudeau | 23/01/2023 | The Whitehorse Daily Star | This article discusses the continuing tension over Quebec using the notwithstanding clause |
Karnataka Hijab Row: Supreme Court to consider setting up 3-judge bench to hear Karnataka Hijab ban row | 23/01/2023 | The Times india | This article discusses the continuing hijab ban in India. |
De Islamisation, Indianization conspiracy in Bangladesh | 21/01/2023 | Daily Times pakistan | This article discusses the de islamisation in order to further secularism and secular values. |
François Legault accuses Justin Trudeau of attacking Quebec's democracy and people | 21/01/2023 | City News | This article examines the debate on Quebec's democracy and secular values. |
François Legault criticizes Justin Trudeau over notwithstanding clause comments | 21/01/2023 | CBC | This article describes the debate on the notwithstanding clauses after Quebec's desire to further secular law and values. |
Empty pews, full morgues | 20/01/2023 | MSN News | This article views the impact of religiousity and secularism. |
Congress questions KCR’s courage to call for Telangana ‘bandh’ on Mir Mukkaram Jah’s death | 19/01/2023 | Siasat Daily | This article examines how secularism needs to be fought for in order to further implement these principles. |
Virgin Mary statue in French town to be removed in the name of secularism | 18/01/2023 | The Times | This article examines how secularism is being imposed in culture and society with the removal of the Virgin Mary statue. |
K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS holds mega rally with national pitch, leaders ask people to dislodge BJP regime at Centre | 18/01/2023 | The Tribune India | This article describes the need to protect secularism in India. |
Secularism in Ankara vs. Ottoman nostalgia in Cape Town: the paradox of Turkey’s foreign policy | 17/01/2023 | Turkish Minute | This article examines how secularism is interpretated throughout Turkey. |
Statistics show hope for a Catholic future | 16/01/2023 | Aleteia | This article views the place Catholicism and religion in France. |
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