Government of Quebec MNA Jean-François Roberge is tabling legislation today that would expand the province’s secularism rules, with new implications for colleges and universities. Among the changes expected to affect postsecondary institutions, the legislation will reportedly ban prayer rooms at all public institutions. Journal de Quebec reports that students and teachers at public postsecondary institutions will be required to show their face at all times. An exemption will be made for those who are already employed, though the exemption will be removed if they are promoted or transferred. Additionally, public institutions will be prohibited from showing religious symbols in their communications and will face restrictions around religion-based meal offerings.
