The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal to several groups opposing a 2019 Quebec law that restricts civil servants, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols while on duty. The law, known as Bill 21, has faced significant scrutiny regarding its implications for religious freedom. Attorney General Arif Virani confirmed that the federal government will file an intervenor's brief in this landmark case, emphasizing its potential impact on all Canadians. The court challenge is set to address the balance between government powers and individual religious rights.
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a contentious court challenge to Quebec’s ban on religious symbols. https://t.co/eL3hy9CH6t
Attorney General @ViraniArif confirms feds will be intervenor in Supreme Court case on state v. freedom of religion over Quebec hijab law: "It is going to impact all Canadians." https://t.co/DaOhUj49kD #cdnpoli #Bill21 @JusticeCanadaEN https://t.co/dbMpm0GeoA
Attorney Gen @viraniarif confirms cabinet will file intervenor’s brief in landmark @SCC_eng case on gov’t powers v. religious freedom. 2019 Québec law restricts public display of religious symbols by public employees. https://t.co/bFDc8F0b9k @JusticeCanadaEN https://t.co/YouJv1HNq8