Quebec Government to Ban Prayer in Public Places

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Quebec Government to Ban Prayer in Public Places

Quebec Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge responds to the Opposition during question period at the legislature in Quebec City, on April 8, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

The Quebec government says it is planning to ban prayer in public places as part of a move to strengthen secularism in the province.

Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge says he will table legislation this fall to outlaw public prayer.

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