Summary
Canadian Muslim leaders are urging an end to anti-Muslim hate as they remember the anniversary of a mosque attack in Quebec that occurred in 2017. Six people died in this attack, which was the deadliest on a place of worship in Canadian history. There is ongoing criticism of Quebec's laws perceived to limit religious freedom, affecting Muslim communities.
Key Facts
- The Quebec mosque attack in 2017 resulted in the death of six Muslim men.
- This attack is noted as the deadliest on a Canadian place of worship.
- January 29 was declared by the Canadian government as a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia.
- The Quebec government has enacted laws like Bill 21, which restricts public employees from wearing religious symbols.
- This law is part of what Quebec calls a "state secularism" model.
- Critics argue that these laws disproportionately impact Muslim citizens.
- The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is pursuing legal action against Bill 21, taking it to the Supreme Court of Canada.
