Pearl Eliadis on Bill 21 | La Presse
January 24, 2025 | The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to grant permission to appeal in the Bill 21, Quebec’s controversial secularism law. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle, which has raised concerns among minority communities over religious freedoms and equality in the province.
±Ê°ù´Ç´Ú±ð²õ²õ´Ç°ùÌýPearl Eliadis in an interview with Louise Leduc described the case against Bill 21 as an important legal moment that raises critical constitutional questions. She emphasized that the law affects "the protection of minorities, the scope of the notwithstanding clause, and the rights of school boards." While acknowledging that section 33, which deals with the notwithstanding clause, is very clear, Eliadis noted that courts could still circumscribe its recourse. She highlighted concerns over how the clause, originally intended for "exceptional cases," has been increasingly used by governments in Quebec and Ontario, leading to significant problems when it results in the infringement of rights.
The original article is in French.
