The results published Wednesday reveal that Quebecers who identify as Jewish, Muslim or Sikh report 'broad-ranging, disruptive and profound negative impacts' stemming from the 2019 secularism law
MONTREAL — Religious minorities in Quebec are feeling less safe, less accepted and less hopeful since the province passed its secularism law three years ago, a new survey suggests.
"For women there was also a feeling that their ability to speak freely in public had worsened in all three communities," said Taylor, who is the Association for Canadian Studies' director of publications and partnerships. While the decline in indicators of engagement was less marked among Jewish respondents, over half said the feeling of being accepted as a full-fledged member of Quebec society had worsened over the last three years, and nearly 40 per cent of female Jewish respondents said they felt less inclined to participate in social and political life.
The study found that overall support for the law among the general public has remained steady since its inception, with about two-thirds of respondents in favour. But here, too, Taylor said the responses show "nuance." Support for the law is also lower among women — 59 per cent compared to 68 per cent among men — and is especially low among those who are younger.
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