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Response from Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council (covering the province of Quebec) of the United Church of Canada to the consultation on compliance with the principles of the law on state secularism and religious influences (translated from the original submission in French)

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Response from Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council (covering the province of Quebec) of the United Church of Canada to the consultation on compliance with the principles of the law on state secularism and religious influences (translated from the original submission in French)

In the constitution of a democratic state, for us, the fundamental principle is the guarantee of freedom of conscience and freedom of expression for all citizens. The concept of secularism is a means of ensuring these freedoms. It should not limit them more than necessary. As a Church, we fully understand and support the concept of secularism. It is a guarantee of respect for everyone, regardless of their beliefs, cultural backgrounds or identities. In fact, as a Church, we do everything we...

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