Quebec Premier Wants to Put a Stop to Prayer in Parks and Public Places

Quebec Premier Wants to Put a Stop to Prayer in Parks and Public Places
Quebec Premier Francois Legault speaks during a news conference at the Premier’s office in Quebec City on Dec. 6, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
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Quebec Premier François Legault says he’s looking at ways to end prayer in public places, including parks, as his government promises to table new legislation to strengthen secularism in schools.

Legault made the comments during a press conference in Quebec City on Friday to mark the end of the fall legislative session. He said he wants to send a “very clear message to Islamists” that Quebec will fight against any disrespect of its fundamental values, including secularism.