Quebec Faith Groups Push Back Against Public Prayer Ban Proposal
On May 30, 2025, CitizenGO, UVVC, and Campaign Life Coalition submitted a petition with over 13,000 signatures to Quebec’s National Assembly, opposing the proposed province-wide ban on public prayer. The petition was sparked by recent public Muslim prayers held in Montreal streets, parks, and near Notre-Dame Basilica, which triggered debate across Quebec.
Premier François Legault suggested banning all public prayer, raising concerns among Christian and other faith-based communities. Georges Buscemi of Campaign Life Coalition criticized the response as disproportionate and politically motivated, accusing the government of using isolated incidents to target religious freedom--especially Christianity.
Faith leaders argue that the state should enforce existing regulations rather than suppress religious expression. The petition delivery faced an unusual level of security, which organizers called unnecessary and symbolic of a broader push toward secularism.
Religious groups are urging the government to protect freedom of religion and drop the proposed ban on public prayer
Premier François Legault suggested banning all public prayer, raising concerns among Christian and other faith-based communities. Georges Buscemi of Campaign Life Coalition criticized the response as disproportionate and politically motivated, accusing the government of using isolated incidents to target religious freedom--especially Christianity.
Faith leaders argue that the state should enforce existing regulations rather than suppress religious expression. The petition delivery faced an unusual level of security, which organizers called unnecessary and symbolic of a broader push toward secularism.
Religious groups are urging the government to protect freedom of religion and drop the proposed ban on public prayer
