MONTREAL — Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his department will investigate complaints involving 17 schools across the province where it is alleged that state secularism is not being respected.
"Complaints and reports have been brought to the attention of the regarding issues related to non-compliance with secular obligations," the Education Department said in a statement."Many citizens responded to the call to inform the government of any situation where behaviour contrary to the values of Quebec society is observed."
Eleven teachers — a mix of men and women — were described as being part of a"dominant clan" at the school. They have been suspended with pay and their teaching licences were suspended pending a full investigation. Those principles include separation of church and state, state religious neutrality, equality of all citizens and freedom of conscience and freedom of religion. The release does not mention specific allegations for any of the schools.
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