Bouchard-Taylor Commission

The Bouchard-Taylor Commission was a public inquiry in Quebec, Canada, established in 2007 to explore issues surrounding religious and cultural accommodation, especially regarding the wearing of religious symbols like hijabs or turbans. Its goal was to understand tensions between individual rights and cultural integration, and to recommend ways for governments and institutions to respect diversity while promoting social cohesion. The commission involved consultations with citizens, community groups, and experts, and its findings aimed to help shape policies that balance religious freedoms with Quebec’s values of secularism and social harmony.