Education

The Positive Role for Government in Freedom of Religion: SL v Commission scolaire des Chênes

In May, my colleague Ajit Singh wrote an introductory piece setting the scene for the Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) decision in SL, et al v Commission scolaire des Chênes, et al, [2012] 1 SCR 235 [SL]. Last week, the SCC released its decision in SL, unanimously dismissing the appeal. SL both clarifies our understanding of what […]

Dictating Selective Tolerance or Silence in the Face of Ignorance: S.L. v. Commission scolaire des Chênes

After hearing pleadings on 18 May, 2011, the Supreme Court is set to render a decision on the sensitive topic of education as it relates to religion, culture, and morals, once again originating from Quebec. ERC: Teaching Tolerance and Religion Quebec Style At issue in SL, et al v Commission scolaire des Chênes, et al, [2012] […]