Quebec Could Extend Religious Symbols Ban to School Staff Other Than Teachers

Quebec Could Extend Religious Symbols Ban to School Staff Other Than Teachers
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville speaks during question period at the legislature in Quebec City, on Jan. 28, 2025. The Canadian Press/Karoline Boucher
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The Quebec government might extend its ban on religious symbols to members of school staff other than teachers.

Education Minister Bernard Drainville says he wants to strengthen secularism in schools by passing legislation on gender equality and on expanding the scope of the religious symbol ban for public employees.