Charte des valeurs québécoises

The "Charte des valeurs québécoises," or Quebec Values Charter, is a proposal by the Quebec government aimed at promoting secularism and shared values in the province. It seeks to establish guidelines that uphold the secular nature of public institutions, such as public schools and government offices, by restricting the wearing of religious symbols like hijabs, turbans, or kippahs by public employees and students. The goal is to foster religious neutrality, social cohesion, and equal treatment, ensuring that public services are delivered without religious influence. The charter sparked debate over individual rights versus collective principles of secularism.