Bernard Drainville
Bernard Drainville is a prominent Canadian politician and member of the Quebec National Assembly, currently serving as the Minister of Education. He is known for his strong advocacy of secularism in public institutions, particularly in education. Drainville has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding Quebec's controversial Bill 21, which prohibits public employees from wearing religious symbols while on duty. His recent statements suggest a move to expand the ban to include other school staff members, emphasizing the province's commitment to maintaining a secular educational environment.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 2 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 32,455 | $1,700,000 | 1,452$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 32,455 | $1,700,000 | 1,452$ |
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Canada:
Education Minister Bernard Drainville says he wants to strengthen secularism in schools.
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Canada:
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says he wants to strengthen secularism in schools by passing legislation on gender equality and on expanding the scope of the religious symbol ban for public employees.
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